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Cowboy Butter

Creamy Cowboy Butter: The Secret to Steak Perfection

Discover the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter that elevates any steak dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish adjust to taste
For the Color & Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika smoked is best
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh
For the Final Touch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Cowboy Butter
  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of melted unsalted butter with the juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon.
  2. Add freshly minced garlic, shallot, Dijon mustard, horseradish, cayenne, and paprika into the butter mixture. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Gently add chopped parsley, chives, and thyme into the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed, and season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. You can serve your Cowboy Butter immediately over hot, grilled steaks, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 10mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Allow the flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes before using for best results.

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