{"id":6044,"date":"2026-06-20T19:31:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T19:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6044"},"modified":"2026-06-20T19:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T19:31:53","slug":"cowboy-butter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/cowboy-butter\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboy Butter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cowboy Butter<\/strong><\/h1>\n

I thought it was just melted butter\u2026 until I tried Cowboy Butter
\nThis rich, flavorful sauce is loaded with garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon, herbs, and a little kick of heat. It\u2019s perfect for dipping steak, shrimp, chicken, roasted potatoes, or even warm crusty bread. Once you taste it, you\u2019ll want to put it on everything.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)<\/em><\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)<\/em><\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. In a medium bowl, add the softened butter.<\/li>\n
    2. Mix in the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.<\/li>\n
    3. Add the parsley, chives, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, horseradish, salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n
    4. Stir everything together until smooth and fully blended.<\/li>\n
    5. Serve immediately as a dip, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.<\/li>\n
    6. If chilled, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so it softens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How to Serve Cowboy Butter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • Dip steak bites or sliced steak into it<\/li>\n
      • Spoon it over grilled shrimp or salmon<\/li>\n
      • Brush it onto grilled chicken<\/li>\n
      • Toss it with roasted potatoes or corn<\/li>\n
      • Spread it on warm crusty bread<\/li>\n
      • Drizzle it over vegetables for extra flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • For a warm sauce, melt the butter mixture gently in a small saucepan over low heat before serving.<\/li>\n
        • If you like it spicier, add extra cayenne or red pepper flakes.<\/li>\n
        • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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