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Steak Dipping Sauce

Irresistible Steak Dipping Sauce That Elevates Every Bite

This Steak Dipping Sauce enhances your grilled meals with a rich Cowboy Butter recipe, packed with garlic, herbs, and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or salted butter, reduce salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small shallot minced, or substitute with red onion
For the Tang
  • 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard or yellow mustard for milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 unit lemon juiced, or substitute with lime
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons thyme fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Cutting board
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds until fully melted but not bubbling.
  2. Finely mince the garlic and shallot, and stir them into the warm melted butter.
  3. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  4. Add chopped parsley, thyme, chives, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
  5. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated, then serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mg

Notes

This Cowboy Butter sauce pairs well with steak, chicken, seafood, and vegetables. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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