Description
Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce is a zesty, garlicky, herb-packed melted butter sauce perfect for dipping steak, seafood, chicken, bread, or veggies. It’s rich, savory, and loaded with bold flavors like lemon, Dijon mustard, and crushed red pepper.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or dash of hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the minced garlic and let it sizzle gently for about 30 seconds, without browning.
- Remove the pan from heat and whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in chopped parsley and thyme or rosemary if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm as a dip or drizzle over meats or vegetables.
Notes
- Add Worcestershire sauce for a deeper umami flavor.
- Swap herbs based on availability—try basil, dill, or chives.
- Stir in a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamier variation.
- Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for individual portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
