Chorizo-Lemon Butter

A flavorful compound butter combining the smoky spiciness of Spanish chorizo with bright lemon and fresh parsley. Perfect for spreading on bread or melting over grilled meats and vegetables.

8 servings
6 min

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Spanish chorizo, finely chopped
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 whole lemon
  • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
  • to taste salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put the softened butter in a bowl.

    1 min

  2. 2.

    In a small saucepan, cook the chorizo over moderate heat until the fat just starts to render, about 2 minutes. Scrape the chorizo and fat into the butter. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley and use a fork to mix together well. Season with salt, if desired, and serve.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    The chorizo-lemon butter can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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