Chile Lime Butter

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Elevate your dishes with the zesty, smoky kick of Chile Lime Butter, a quick and easy recipe that packs bold flavors into every bite. Made with creamy, softened unsalted butter infused with the tangy brightness of lime zest and juice, the warmth of chili powder and paprika, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness, this flavored butter is the perfect blend of spice and citrus. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a versatile condiment that enhances grilled corn, roasted vegetables, seafood, or even warm toast. Simply mix, shape, and refrigerate for sliceable rounds of pure flavor. With its vibrant taste and easy prep, this chile lime compound butter is your new favorite way to add gourmet flair to everyday meals.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

8 items

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon honey

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.

2. Add the lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and honey to the bowl.

3. Using a fork or a hand mixer, thoroughly combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and uniform.

4. Transfer the chile lime butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

5. Shape the butter into a log, rolling the parchment or plastic wrap to seal it tightly.

6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until the butter is firm.

7. Once firm, slice the butter into rounds and serve as desired. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (16.1g)

Calories		106
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		11.5 g	15%
	Saturated Fat	7.2 g	36%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		31 mg	10%
Sodium		67 mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate		0.9 g	0%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.4 g
Protein		0.1 g	0%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		4 mg	0%
Iron		0.1 mg	0%
Potassium		9 mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 829 cal (96.3%%)

Protein: 4 cal (0.5%%)

Carbs: 27 cal (3.2%%)