How to Make Cowboy Butter – A Flavor Explosion You’ll Want on Everything
This cowboy butter recipe is a bold, zesty, and savory garlic herb butter that adds instant flavor to steak, chicken, shrimp, veggies, and bread. Serve it warm as a dipping sauce or chill it as a compound butter. It’s quick to make, customizable, and packed with crave-worthy flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 Sticks Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tabsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Soften the butter at room temperature until easy to mix but not melted
- Prep all fresh ingredients: mince garlic, chop parsley, and measure seasonings.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, paprika, and any optional add-ins.
- Mix with a fork, whisk, or spatula until fully blended and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more lemon juice, salt, or spice).
- Serve immediately as a warm dipping sauce or spread.
- To serve warm, microwave for 10–15 seconds before use.
- To store, shape into a log using parchment paper and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute vegan butter.Freeze individual portions in silicone molds or ice cube trays for convenience.Pairs perfectly with steak, chicken, shrimp, bread, corn on the cob, potatoes, and grilled veggies.