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Cowboy butter sliced on a platter with a serving knife.

Cowboy Butter

This Cowboy Butter is an herby compound butter with a spicy kick! This versatile butter is AWESOME on grilled steaks and an easy way to amp up the flavor on veggies, baked potatoes, biscuits, and more.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 106kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 stick (8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Juice of ½ a small lemon (about 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Place the butter in a medium bowl and top with the garlic, along with the remaining ingredients. Use a fork or wooden spoon to smoosh the butter together with the remaining ingredients until well distributed.
  • Scoop the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use the plastic wrap to help shape the butter into a cylinder shape. Roll the log up and twist the ends tightly. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until solid.

Notes

  • Store cowboy butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • You can skip step 1 if you prefer, but the garlic flavor will be quite strong without sauteeing it first.
  • Adjust the heat in this recipe to your liking by increasing the cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes or omitting them completely.
  • Swap the herbs for whatever you have on hand. Cilantro, dill, and basil are also great options.
  • For a cowboy butter dip, melt the finished butter in a microwave in 20 second increments, until liquid. This is especially great dipped or drizzled over seafood, like lobster or crab!
  • To serve: place coins of cowboy butter directly on hot steaks, add it to sauteed veggies or pasta, or smear it on baked potatoes or biscuits.
Course Condiments & Sauces
Cuisine American
Keyword Cowboy butter

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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