Description
Cowboy butter elevates simple ingredients into a zesty, herb-infused spread that brings southwestern charm to grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Chefs and home cooks appreciate its bold flavors and quick preparation, making it a go-to condiment you’ll want to drizzle on almost everything.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tbsps (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium scallion
- 6 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (regular or whole grain)
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Zest Preparation: Extract vibrant lemon zest and juice into a small mixing bowl, ensuring maximum citrus essence.
- Herb and Aromatics Chopping: Finely mince parsley leaves, scallions, and garlic into uniform, delicate pieces using a razor-sharp culinary knife for optimal texture and flavor distribution.
- Butter Melting and Seasoning: Warm a saucepan over medium heat, gently transforming unsalted butter into a silky golden liquid. Introduce Dijon mustard, horseradish, paprika, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper, whisking energetically to create a robust, well-integrated spice profile.
- Herbal Infusion: Incorporate the freshly chopped herbs and aromatics into the seasoned butter, stirring continuously to ensure even dispersion and develop a complex, rustic flavor landscape.
- Final Refinement: If any separation occurs during preparation, vigorously whisk the mixture moments before serving to reunite the components, guaranteeing a smooth, cohesive cowboy butter with an explosive taste sensation.
Notes
- Zest with Care: Gently remove lemon zest to capture maximum citrusy essence without including bitter white pith underneath.
- Herb Precision: Finely chop herbs for even flavor distribution and smoother texture throughout the butter mixture.
- Temperature Control: Use medium heat when melting butter to prevent burning and maintain smooth, golden consistency.
- Quick Rescue Technique: If butter separates during preparation, vigorously whisk just before serving to restore creamy, unified texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 81
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg