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Cowboy Butter

A flavorful, garlicky, and herby melted butter perfect for steaks, bread, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiments, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 stick real butter (softened) Do not use margarine.
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced) Add more if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) Can substitute with cilantro or basil.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Lime juice can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest For added flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Add more for extra tang.
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper Adjust based on heat preference.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for extra spice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften a stick of real butter.
  2. Add freshly minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the butter.
  3. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  4. For serving, plop a big blob of cowboy butter on a freshly grilled steak.
  5. If desired, wrap the butter in plastic and chill to form a log. Slice off rounds for serving.

Notes

Cowboy butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for about a week or frozen for 2-3 months. Adjust herbs and spices according to preference.