Description
A luscious spread combining buttery goodness with fresh herbs and spices, perfect for summer barbecues and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon coarse Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced very finely
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- â…› teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
- â…› teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Ensure your unsalted butter is softened to true room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with garlic, parsley, chives, and thyme.
- Add the Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the lemon juice.
- Add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until combined.
- Transfer to plastic wrap, roll into a log and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Cowboy Butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze it tightly wrapped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butter, condiment, spread, herbs, grilling