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Creamy Zesty Cowboy Butter

Creamy Zesty Cowboy Butter

This Creamy Zesty Cowboy Butter elevates your dishes with rich flavors and easy preparation, perfect for dipping or spreading.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fully melted but not browned.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, paprika, and black pepper. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley, chives, and salt.
  5. Serve warm as a dip or cool and refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 16g

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently to preserve texture and flavor.

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