Cowboy Butter

compound butter with cowboy knife spreader on wooden table next to vegetables

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

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

1 cup butter softened
1/2 cup finely minced fresh Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lemon zested and halved
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly 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.

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