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Elevate your dishes with this zesty and herbaceous compound butter, combining the bold flavors of chipotle chiles, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime zest. Infused with a touch of sweetness from honey, this butter is an ideal companion for enhancing meats, vegetables, or bread.
Unsalted Butter, room temperature
tablespoons
Chipotle Chile, minced, canned in adobo sauce
tablespoons
Adobo Sauce, from the canned chiles
teaspoons
Cilantro, finely chopped
tablespoons
Garlic Clove, minced
each
teaspoons
Lime Zest, freshly grated
teaspoons
teaspoons
1. Prep Ingredients
Begin by ensuring the butter is soft and ready to combine. Mince the chipotle chile and cilantro, and grate the lime zest before starting.
2. Combine Ingredients
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened butter, minced chipotle chile, adobo sauce, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, honey, grated lime zest, and salt. Using a fork or a spatula, mix the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and all the flavors are well incorporated.
3. Ready to Serve
Your Spicy Chipotle-Lime Cilantro Butter is now ready to be used. It can be spread over freshly baked bread, dolloped on a sizzling steak, or used to finish off grilled vegetables.
4. Storing for Later
If not using immediately, transfer the butter to an airtight container or shape it into a log using parchment paper and refrigerate. For optimal spreadability, let the butter sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Swap out the chipotle, lime, and cilantro for garlic, parsley, and other herbs like rosemary or thyme. This butter is perfect for spreading on bread, melting over steaks, or tossing with pasta and grilled chicken.
Replace the chipotle and cilantro with fresh dill and lemon zest. This variant works beautifully with fish, especially salmon or trout, and can also be a great addition to roasted potatoes.
Use finely chopped sundried tomatoes and fresh basil instead of the chipotle and cilantro. This butter is excellent with grilled vegetables, shrimp, or mixed into risottos.
Substitute the lime for orange zest and the cilantro for sage. This combination is wonderful for basting turkey or chicken, and it brings a fresh, citrusy flavor to the table.
Keep the lime and mix in curry powder or your choice of Indian spices in place of the chipotle. This works well with grilled or roasted vegetables, as a finishing touch on soups, or with white fish.
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