Description
Ready to take your grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables to the next level? This Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce is your bold, buttery secret weapon. Made with garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and a little kick of heat, it’s the perfect finishing touch or dipping sauce for any meal. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in minutes. It’s a low-carb, keto-friendly, flavor-packed condiment you’ll use again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter gently without browning.
2. Add the minced garlic, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Whisk in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, and chives.
4. Stir well until everything is combined and smooth.
5. Serve warm in a small bowl or ramekin as a dipping sauce or drizzle.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor.
Adjust chili flakes to make it milder or hotter.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
Keywords: cowboy butter, steak sauce, garlic butter, dipping sauce, keto butter sauce