Cilantro Lime Butter
Cilantro and lime make delicious compound butter .
Servings 1 cup
Calories 817kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter unsalted, at room temperature, no substitute. I use this
- 1 teaspoon lime zest to taste, optional
- 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Combine butter and remaining ingredients, and salt if desired. Mix well. Transfer mixture to a condiment bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use. Allow the butter to come to room temperature to use.
- Or roll into a log about 1 and ½-inch thick. Twist the ends to close. Refrigerate for at least one hour or until firm. Remove from refrigerator and slice into ½- inch ‘coins’ when ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 58g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 813mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3304IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
