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Close-up shot of a small white ceramic dipping bowl filled with melted golden-yellow butter and fresh green herbs. (Cowboy Butter Recipe)
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Cowboy Butter Recipe: The Ultimate Zesty Infusion for Steak and Seafood

This Cowboy Butter Recipe is a bold, zesty dipping sauce featuring melted golden butter infused with garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and smoky spices. Perfect for steak, seafood, or as a vibrant dipping sauce for crusty bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter Mixture
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 226g, preferably European-style
  • 4 cloves garlic 20g, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 15g
  • 1 tsp lemon zest 2g, fresh
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley 8g, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives 4g, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1g
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1g
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Small heavy-bottomed saucepan For melting butter evenly.
  • 1 Whisk To emulsify the mustard and spices.
  • 1 Microplane or fine grater For lemon zest and garlic.

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Place the 1 cup (226g) butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Melt until golden-yellow and liquid, avoiding any browning.
  2. Whisk in the 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp (15g) Dijon mustard. Stir for 1 minute until the garlic is softened and the mustard is fully integrated.
Season and Finish
  1. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in 1/2 tsp (1g) smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp (1g) red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. The residual heat will bloom the spices.
  2. Fold in the 2 tbsp (8g) minced parsley, 1 tbsp (4g) chives, and 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest. The herbs should remain vibrant green and fresh.
  3. Pour into a white ceramic dipping bowl. Serve immediately while warm and shimmering.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalFat: 23g

Notes

Ensure the heat is low when melting to maintain the golden color.
Add herbs last to keep them from wilting and turning brown.
Keyword Cowboy Butter Recipe,Garlic Butter Dip,herb butter,steak sauce

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