Chili Lemon Butter
Elevate your cooking with this fiery and zesty Chili Lemon Butter, a flavor-packed condiment ready in just 10 minutes! Perfectly blending the tang of fresh lemon zest and juice with the heat of red chili flakes, this versatile compound butter is infused with minced garlic and a hint of salt for a bold and balanced taste. Optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous flair. Whether melted over grilled seafood, slathered on crusty bread, or tossed with roasted vegetables, this easy-to-make butter log will transform any dish into a gourmet experience. Make it ahead, store in your fridge, and enjoy up to two weeks of effortlessly enhanced flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.
Using a microplane or fine grater, zest one lemon and measure out 1 tablespoon of zest. Add the zest to the butter.
Cut the lemon and squeeze out 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Add the juice to the bowl.
Stir in the red chili flakes, minced garlic, and salt. If using parsley, add it now.
Using a spatula or spoon, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape the butter into a log and roll it up tightly, twisting the ends to seal.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
Once firm, slice and serve on your favorite dishes, or store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.9 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 1% | |
*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.
