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Roasted Garlic Cowboy Butter: The Ultimate Rich and Zesty Steakhouse Dipping Sauce

This Roasted Garlic Cowboy Butter is a thick, vibrant orange-yellow dipping sauce featuring caramelized roasted garlic, fresh parsley, and red chili flakes. Perfect for dipping seared medium-rare steak for an elite steakhouse experience at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Components
  • 1 whole head Garlic Roasted until golden
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter 227g, high-quality
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley 15g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes For heat and color
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 15ml, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 5g, for emulsion
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika 1g, for orange-yellow color

Equipment

  • 1 Aluminum Foil For roasting garlic
  • 1 Small Saucepan For melting butter
  • 1 Whisk To emulsify the sauce

Method
 

Roast the Garlic
  1. Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with oil, and wrap in foil.
  2. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes until cloves are soft and golden-brown.
Assemble the Butter
  1. Squeeze the roasted garlic into a paste and whisk with melted butter.
  2. Whisk in parsley, chili flakes, lemon, mustard, and paprika until thick and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalFat: 23g

Notes

Use high-fat European butter for a thicker sauce.
Ensure steak rests before dipping to keep the sauce's integrity.
Keyword Compound Butter,Roasted Garlic Cowboy Butter,steak sauce

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