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The Ultimate 15-Minute Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce for Steak, Chicken, and Veggies

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Make this bold, buttery Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce in just 15 minutes. It is packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon, making it the best butter sauce for steak, chicken, or grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You will need a small bowl for mixing.
  2. In the bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped chives.
  3. Add the Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and Worcestershire sauce to the butter mixture.
  4. Whisk all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the sauce looks uniform.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. You might want more lemon for zest or more pepper for heat.
  6. Serve this flavorful steak topping immediately while warm, or chill it slightly if you prefer a thicker consistency for spreading.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a wonderful compound butter recipe base. For a spreadable herb butter spread, soften the butter instead of melting it completely, then mix in the other ingredients and chill until firm.
  • For a restaurant style dipping sauce experience, serve this alongside grilled steak or shrimp.
  • This easy dipping sauce works well as a sauce for grilled vegetables like asparagus or corn on the cob.

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