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Cowboy Garlic Butter for Steak Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings (serves 2 to 3 people)
  • Category: Sauce/Condiment
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Cowboy Butter is a flavorful compound butter perfect for elevating steak and a variety of other dishes including meats, seafood, vegetables, and even toast. This easy-to-make butter combines sautéed garlic, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and chili flakes for a smoky, slightly spicy kick that enhances your favorite meals.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 100g / 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, divided
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced (about 1 tsp)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (can substitute regular paprika)
  • 1 tsp chili flakes / red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve if using table salt)

Instructions

  1. Sauté garlic: In a small frying pan, melt 1 tbsp (15g) of butter over medium heat until it begins foaming. Add the finely minced garlic and cook, stirring continuously, for 30 seconds until it turns a very light golden color. Remove the pan from heat and let the garlic cool for 3 minutes; it will deepen in color during this time.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining butter with Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chili flakes, and salt. Pour the sautéed garlic and melted butter mixture over the rest of the ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined into a uniform butter.
  3. Serve: Use the cowboy butter immediately with steak for a delicious enhancement. It also pairs wonderfully with other cooked meats like chicken, seafood, vegetables, and even hot steamed rice or toast.

Notes

  • This cowboy butter pairs exceptionally well with steak, especially cuts like Tomahawk.
  • The sautéing of garlic significantly improves its flavor compared to using raw garlic, creating a more balanced and rich taste.
  • Besides steak, this butter is versatile and delicious with chicken, vegetables, seafood, hot rice, and toast.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 30g (about 2 tbsp)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 0.1g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.2g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 0.3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/cowboy-garlic-butter-for-steak-recipe/