Cowboy Butter
Ingredients:
1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons, softened)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard Dijon can be used
Juice from ½ a lemon + zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika I love smoked paprika or hot paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or use hot sauce, or both!
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
AS A SERVING SAUCE:
Melt the butter slowly in a pan.
Gently stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
Serve as a dipping sauce or spooned over your dish.
AS A COMPOUND BUTTER:
Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl, then transfer to a layer of plastic wrap. Form the butter mixture into the shape of a log about 1 inch in diameter, then wrap in the plastic.
Refrigerate until hardened, then slice and serve over grilled meats or veggies.