Description
Cowboy butter is a bold, garlicky, herby compound butter that transforms steak, chicken, veggies, and bread into restaurant-worthy dishes in just 10 minutes. Packed with fresh herbs, lemon, Dijon, and a kick of spice, it’s the ultimate quick side or spread for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227g)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl.
- Finely mince the garlic and chop the parsley, chives, and thyme.
- Zest the lemon and squeeze out 1 tablespoon of juice, removing any seeds.
- Add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, chives, thyme, red pepper flakes, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper to the butter.
- Mash and mix thoroughly with a fork, spatula, or hand mixer until fully combined and uniform in color.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, lemon juice, or spice as desired.
- For classic presentation, scoop the butter onto plastic wrap or parchment paper, roll into a log, and chill for 20-30 minutes to firm up. Slice into rounds if desired.
- Serve cowboy butter dolloped on hot steak, chicken, seafood, veggies, bread, or baked potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality butter for best flavor. Fresh herbs are preferred, but dried can be substituted at half the amount. Adjust spice and salt to taste. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Cowboy butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve at room temperature for best texture.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 1
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