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Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce is a flavorful, garlicky butter sauce infused with fresh herbs, citrus, and a blend of spices. Perfect for serving warm as a dipping sauce or drizzling over grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables, it combines spicy, tangy, and savory notes that elevate any dish with rich buttery goodness.

Ingredients

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Cowboy Butter Sauce

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter carefully to prevent burning.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté gently until fragrant, making sure the garlic does not brown to avoid bitterness.
  3. Add Flavorings: Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to combine all the spices and citrus notes into the butter base.
  4. Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley and chives to retain their bright flavors and color.
  5. Adjust Sweetness and Seasoning: If desired, stir in honey to add a subtle sweetness. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance the flavors.
  6. Serve Warm: Serve the Cowboy Butter Sauce warm as a dipping sauce or drizzle it over grilled or roasted meats, seafood, and vegetables for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

  • Serve the Cowboy Butter Sauce warm to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
  • The cayenne pepper is optional but adds a nice extra heat if you like spicy sauces.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best aroma and taste.
  • The sauce can be kept warm on the stovetop over low heat or gently reheated before serving.

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