The Ultimate 15-Minute Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce: Bold, Herbaceous, and Perfect for Steak & Grilling
Make this bold, herbaceous Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce in just 15 minutes. It is a zesty, savory compound butter perfect for dipping grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Use a fork or a rubber spatula to thoroughly mix all ingredients until they are completely combined and the butter is uniform in color and texture.
- Taste the butter and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
- You can serve the butter immediately as a soft dipping sauce, or you can roll it into a log shape using plastic wrap and chill it for at least 30 minutes to firm up for use as a compound butter spread.
- If serving as a dip, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the butter with softened cream cheese.
- If you do not have Worcestershire sauce, use an extra dash of soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- This sauce pairs well with grilled ribeye, sirloin, chicken breasts, or roasted asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0.1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 0.5
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 55