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Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce

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Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce is a bold, buttery, and flavor-packed dip made with garlic, fresh herbs, lemon, Dijon mustard, and a hint of heat. Whether you’re grilling steak, dipping shrimp, or spreading it over warm bread, this versatile Cowboy Butter is the ultimate savory companion.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup
  • Category: Sauce, Dip, Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives or thyme (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and let it gently sizzle for about 1 minute, just until fragrant (do not brown).
  3. Stir in lemon juice, zest, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped herbs.
  5. Pour into a small bowl to serve warm as a dipping sauce, or cool for a spreadable compound butter.

Notes

  • Add hot sauce or horseradish for extra kick.
  • Swap lemon with lime juice for variation.
  • Whisk in sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy version.
  • Perfect as finishing butter for grilled meats or veggies.

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