Description
Creamy Zesty Cowboy Butter is a flavorful compound butter that enhances grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables with its zesty and creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the chopped parsley and chives until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Once chilled, slice into rounds and serve with grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture.
- Substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if fresh ones are not available, using 1 tablespoon of dried herbs for every 1/4 cup of fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg