Cowboy Butter
Use this herb- and spice-filled Cowboy butter on your chicken, steak, or any dish that could use a burst of spice and flavor, especially grilled meats!
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1½ teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Allow the stick of butter to soften. Add to a small mixing bowl. Add all of the ingredients, including the herbs and spices, and use a fork to combine.
- Place the butter on a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Roll the butter into a log and twist the ends to tighten. Place the roll of Cowboy Butter in the fridge to firm for at least an hour.
- Remove the Cowboy Butter from the parchment paper and cut into slices.