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.
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.
Butter can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
