Chile Lime Butter Recipe

angled shot of plate of slices of flavored butter

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: butter for corn, butter for seafood, butter for steak, butter for vegetables, chile lime butter, chili butter, chili lime butter, cilantro butter, compound butter, flavored butter, grilled corn butter, homemade compound butter, lime butter

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

This chile lime butter is a flavored compound butter made with fresh lime, chili powder and cilantro. Perfect for corn, steak and veggies.

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Equipment

Stand Mixer

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon cilantro , finely minced

Instructions

Using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or working by hand, stir the softened 1/4 cup unsalted butter until soft and mashed.
Stir in the the 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt until evenly mixed. Add the chopped 1 tablespoon cilantro, mixing until combined.
Transfer to an airtight container or roll in wax or parchment paper, chilling for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes

Storage: Store your chili lime butter recipe in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days.

Freezing: Butter can also be frozen and thawed in the fridge or at room temperature.

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