Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce
A flavorful, zesty sauce that elevates any meal from ordinary to extraordinary, perfect for grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Herbs and Spices
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 each juice and zest of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons melted grass-fed butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the grass-fed butter in a small mixing bowl until warm but not boiling.
- Add the lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, and paprika to the melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the parsley, chives, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Serve warm with grilled meats, chicken bites, or as a dip for crusty bread.
Notes
Experiment with herbs like basil or dill for a twist. You can prepare this sauce ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.