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Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce

Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce: Elevate Your Dishes Effortlessly

Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce is a versatile, flavor-packed dip that elevates any dish effortlessly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or salted butter for added flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Freshness
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp paprika opt for smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
For the Seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground recommended
For Light Sweetness
  • 1 tsp honey optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until it becomes liquid and slightly shimmering, taking care not to let it brown.
  2. Once the butter is melted, add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 0.5 teaspoon of paprika, 0.25 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of chopped chives.
  5. If desired, mix in 1 teaspoon of honey and taste to adjust seasoning.
  6. Transfer the warm Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce to a serving bowl and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 5mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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