Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely minced
- Juice and zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the butter: Allow the butter to come to room temperature before starting to ensure it beats easily and blends well with the other ingredients.
- Beat the butter: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the softened butter and beat it until creamy and smooth.
- Add flavorings: Add the finely minced parsley, red pepper flakes, coarsely ground black pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the creamy butter.
- Mix thoroughly: Beat the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Shape the butter: Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl, then turn the flavored butter out onto a piece of parchment paper.
- Form a log: Using the back of a spatula, spread the mixture into a log shape on the parchment paper.
- Wrap the butter: Roll the parchment paper up around the butter log and twist the ends tightly like a candy wrapper to secure it.
- Chill: Refrigerate the wrapped butter log for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is fully softened but not melted for best texture.
- This butter can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or frozen up to 3 months.
- Use this Cowboy Butter to top grilled steak, roasted chicken, steamed vegetables, or spread on warm bread.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the ingredients by hand with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
