Description
Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce is a rich and flavorful sauce made with melted butter, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. Perfect for dipping meats, seafood, and bread or drizzling over grilled dishes. Quick to prepare and bursting with bold flavors, it’s a must-try recipe for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in olive oil.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Combine Spices: Stir in Dijon mustard (if using), lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Herbs: Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and chives.
- Serve: Pour into a serving bowl and enjoy warm with meats, seafood, bread, or vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for spice preference.
- Fresh herbs are recommended for the best flavor, but dried can be substituted in a pinch.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces and Dips
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 61mg