Description
Creamy Zesty Cowboy Butter is a quick, bold, and buttery condiment packed with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and a touch of heat. Perfect for upgrading steak, veggies, bread, or pasta, it’s the ultimate easy recipe for dinner ideas, quick flavor boosts, or gourmet breakfast toast. Whether you’re prepping a steak night or seeking a savory snack spread, this healthy snack-worthy butter delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chives, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Let 1 cup of unsalted butter sit at room temperature until fully softened.
2. Mince garlic, chop parsley and chives, zest the lemon, and squeeze the juice.
3. In a bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, zest, mustard, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix well using a spatula or hand mixer until evenly combined.
5. Transfer to parchment paper, shape into a log, and chill in the fridge for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Let the butter soften completely before mixing to avoid lumps.
Roll tightly in parchment to create a clean shape and easier slicing.
Add more lemon juice or red pepper flakes for brightness or heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 88mg
- Fat: 11.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
Keywords: cowboy butter, compound butter, flavored butter, steak butter, herbed butter, quick butter recipe