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Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce

Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce: Your New Flavor Game Changer

Discover Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce, a zesty garlic herb delight perfect for enhancing grilled steaks, seafood, and veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Salted Butter or dairy-free butter for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice for a twist
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
For the Flavor Profile
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 1 large Shallot finely chopped onion as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard for texture
For Freshness
  • 1/4 cup Parsley freshly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro freshly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh
For the Heat
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice level
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust for spice level
For Umami
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce use soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving on high for 30-second intervals until fully melted, about 1–2 minutes total. Allow it to cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine freshly chopped parsley, cilantro, green onions, thyme, garlic, and minced shallots.
  3. Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the zest, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  4. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until evenly combined.
  5. Pour the melted butter into the mixture slowly while whisking continuously to achieve a smooth consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; let the sauce rest in an airtight container for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve the Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce drizzled over proteins or vegetables, or as a dipping sauce with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Allow the sauce to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor infusion. Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge or freeze for up to 6 months.

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