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Pouring cowboy butter sauce on steak frites
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Cowboy Butter Sauce

This viral butter sauce is the perfect blendof savory herbs, citrusy zest, and heat. Add to steak frites for an easy dinner!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Author: Michael Duarte

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces salted butter
  • 1/2 lemon, juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chives, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a saucepan on low heat, add butter, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, paprika, and cayenne, and whisk until it forms a sauce (do not let it break).
  • Turn off the heat and add parsley, chives, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well incorporated.

Notes

Note: If the sauce breaks, place in the refrigerator to cool. It will thicken and turn back into a sauce.