Name: Cowboy Butter Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 tbsp Butter; 2 tsp Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Fresh Lemon Zest; 2 tsp Dijon Mustard; 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped); 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

There’s something about Cowboy Butter Sauce that feels like a campfire secret passed down through generations. It sizzles with bold personality as garlic melts into butter, lemon brightens with fresh herbs, and smoky spices leave a lasting impression that keeps you coming back for more. This is the kind of sauce that turns a simple steak into a showstopper and makes grilled corn unforgettable. Made in a single pan and ready in minutes, it captures the rustic charm of open-flame cooking with a refined, gourmet twist. Whether you’re gathered around a backyard grill or serving dinner indoors, this sauce brings a wild, irresistible flavor to every bite.

Cowboy Butter Sauce Recipe

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Servings

1/2

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A rich, zesty, and flavorful sauce made with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, and warm spices. Perfect for pairing with steak, seafood, or grilled vegetables. Ready in under 10 minutes and stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. Simple to prepare, packed with taste.

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Ingredients

8 tbsp Butter
2 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tsp Fresh Lemon Zest
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped)
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Directions

In a saucepan, add the butter and start melting over medium heat.
When the butter is almost melted, stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Mix well until everything is well combined.
Finally, add the finely chopped chives and fresh parsley.
Mix well, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for another minute,
Enjoy fresh!

Notes

You can easily adjust the spice level by reducing the cayenne or red pepper flakes, or dial it up if you’re feeling fiery.
Swap in dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, or add a splash of honey for a sweet contrast.
The sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container and gently reheated before serving.