Calabrian Chile Butter
A vibrant compound butter featuring spicy Calabrian chiles, aromatic garlic, herbs, and citrus. This flavorful butter blend combines Italian chiles with fresh herbs and aromatics for a versatile condiment that adds heat and richness to any dish.
16 servings
18 min
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 jar Calabrian chiles
- •¾ cup chopped garlic
- •¾ cup chopped shallots
- •1 pound unsalted butter
- •2 whole scallions
- •¼ cup chopped cilantro
- •¼ cup chopped parsley
- •½ teaspoon lemon zest
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •2 teaspoons chopped oregano
- •½ teaspoon ground mustard
- •½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- •2 tablespoons kosher salt
- •to taste salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-low. Cook chiles, garlic, and shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft but without taking on color, 10-12 minutes; let cool completely.
12 min
- 2.
Transfer chile mixture to a blender, add butter, and blend to combine. Add scallions, cilantro, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, mustard, paprika, and 2 Tbsp. salt. Pulse to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed.
5 min
- 3.
Chile butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
1 min
