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Ultimate 5-Minute Spicy Herb Butter Sauce Recipe (Best Ever!)

Ultimate 5-Minute Spicy Herb Butter Sauce Recipe (Best Ever!)

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 10
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This spicy herb butter sauce (cowboy butter) is a game-changing compound butter loaded with fresh herbs, garlic, and the perfect kick of heat. Ready in just 5 minutes, this restaurant-quality sauce transforms any grilled meat, seafood, or vegetables into an extraordinary meal. With over 67 million TikTok views, this viral sensation delivers bold flavors that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 1 stick (½ cup) butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste (if using unsalted butter)
  • Optional: few dashes hot sauce for extra heat

Instructions

  1. Prepare the butter: Allow butter to soften at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or use microwave defrost setting in 10-second intervals until soft but not melted.
  2. Mix base ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix with a fork until well incorporated.
  3. Add spices: Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
  4. Fold in herbs: Gently fold in fresh parsley, chives, and thyme, maintaining their color and texture.
  5. Shape and chill: Transfer mixture to plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape into a log about 1 inch in diameter, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Serve: Slice into rounds for compound butter, or melt gently in a pan for immediate use as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate compound butter for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 6 months. For melted sauce version, use within 2-3 days.

Serving suggestions: Perfect with grilled steaks, chicken, seafood, corn on the cob, or crusty bread.

Heat level: Start with less cayenne and red pepper flakes, then adjust to taste. You can always add more heat!

Make-ahead tip: Flavors improve over time, so making this a day ahead is recommended.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 107
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 25
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 1
  • Fiber: 0.3
  • Protein: 0.4
  • Cholesterol: 30

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