Description
The Cowboy Butter Recipe with Garlic and Herbs transforms simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. It’s a flavor-packed, versatile compound butter for any dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (for a subtle kick, optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Soften Butter: Allow butter to come to room temperature for easy mixing. You want it soft enough to blend but not melted.
- Prep Ingredients: Finely mince garlic, parsley, and chives. Gather all your spices and lemon juice.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened butter. Add minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using a fork or a rubber spatula, mix all ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed. The butter should have a consistent color and texture.
- Shape & Chill: Spoon the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll it into a log shape (approx. 1.5-2 inches thick). Twist the ends to seal and refrigerate until firm (30-60 minutes).
Notes
Estimated Nutritional Data is provided below, as it was not specified in the original article.
Upgrade Tip: Opt for grass-fed butter for richer flavor and more nutrients.
Dietary Friendly: Use a high-quality plant-based butter stick for a dairy-free or vegan Cowboy Butter Recipe.
Time Saver: A good quality pre-minced garlic can work in a pinch, though fresh is always best.
Herb Swap: Dried herbs like oregano or thyme can be used (use 1/3 the amount of fresh).
Troubleshooting: If butter is too soft to shape, pop it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before rolling. If herbs are not evenly mixed, ensure your butter is adequately softened and mix vigorously with a fork, pressing ingredients together. If flavor is lacking, adjust salt and lemon juice to taste before chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (14g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter