Chile-Cilantro Butter

A vibrant compound butter featuring spicy Fresno chile, fresh herbs, and citrus. Perfect for melting over grilled meats, vegetables, or spreading on bread.

8 servings
1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Fresno chile
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix 1 finely chopped seeded Fresno chile, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1/2 cup (1 stick) room-temperature unsalted butter. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Place on parchment or waxed paper and roll up into a log. Chill until firm, 1 hour.

    65 min

  2. 2.

    Butter can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.