Loaded with robust garlic, zesty lemon, and a kick of red pepper flakes, Cowboy Butter is absolutely crave-worthy on steak, vegetables, or fresh bread.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
1cupbuttersoftened
1/2cupfinely minced fresh Italian parsley
2clovesgarlicminced
1lemonzested and halved
1/4-1/2teaspoonred pepper flakes
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the softened butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the parsley, garlic, finely minced lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Squeeze one lemon half into the bowl (about 2 tablespoons). Beat again until well combined.
Transfer the butter to an airtight container and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. When ready to use, scoop the firm butter over hot steaks. If you have any butter leftover, it's delicious on bread or tossed with hot vegetables.
Notes
For a cowboy butter that is heavier on the garlic flavor, feel free to double or triple the amount of garlic in this recipe.