The Ultimate Cowboy Butter
Elevate your next steak dinner with this dangerously delicious cowboy butter recipe. A rich, zesty compound butter packed with garlic, fresh herbs, Dijon, and a spicy kick.
Servings 16
Calories 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 medium shallot finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the minced garlic, shallot, parsley, chives, thyme, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and horseradish.
- Mix all ingredients together vigorously until completely blended and smooth. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- For a compound butter: Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll tightly into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm, then slice to melt over hot steak, chicken, or seafood.
- For a dipping sauce: Transfer the mixed butter into a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk continuously as it gently melts to prevent the emulsion from breaking. Serve warm.
- Store any leftover compound butter tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, or freeze for up to 3-6 months.
Notes
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon- Calories: 105.
- Total Fat: 11.5g.
- Saturated Fat: 7g.
- Sodium: 45mg.
- Total Carbohydrates: 0.5g.
- Net Carbs: 0.5g.
- Protein: 0.1g.
- This recipe is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly.