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Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce Recipe

  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 small bowl (about 1/2 cup)

Description

Craving a bold, buttery dipping sauce that transforms any dish? This Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that’s loaded with flavor from garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and a spicy kick of red pepper flakes. It’s perfect for grilled steak, chicken, seafood, or even warm crusty bread. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, quick appetizers, or a flavor-packed food idea for your next gathering, this cowboy butter will not disappoint. Try it once, and it’ll become your go-to easy recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic finely minced or grated

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat and melt it gently.

2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.

3. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.

4. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh parsley and optional thyme.

5. Taste the sauce and adjust the lemon juice, salt, or heat as desired.

6. Pour into a heat-safe ramekin or bowl and serve warm with steak, shrimp, veggies, or bread.

Notes

Use clarified butter if you want a smoother sauce that doesn’t separate.

Always cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness.

Reheat slowly and stir to maintain smooth texture if serving later.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sauce, Dip
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: cowboy butter, steak sauce, dipping sauce, easy sauce, butter dip

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