Cowboy Butter
Cowboy Butter is a flavorful compound butter made with fresh herbs, lemon, and spices, perfect for elevating your steak or any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick Good butter (salted or unsalted) Use real butter for the best flavor.
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic Use fresh garlic, not jarred.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Don't skip the lemon zest!
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley Fresh parsley adds brightness.
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Regular mustard can be used as a substitute.
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust for spiciness to your liking.
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds a nice grilled flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt Adjust based on preference.
- 1 pinch Cracked black pepper
- optional Chives or green onion For color and flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Let the butter soften at room temperature.
- Mix in garlic, herbs, lemon juice and zest, mustard, spices until well combined.
- Plop a scoop of the cowboy butter on hot steak right after cooking.
- For storage, roll the butter into a log with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Use leftover cowboy butter to enhance other dishes or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Customize the recipe by adjusting spices or adding different herbs based on preference. Cowboy butter can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for quick use.