Lime Ginger Butter
Brighten up your dishes with Lime Ginger Butter, a zesty and aromatic compound butter that combines the tangy zest and juice of fresh lime with the warming spice of grated ginger. Sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with a pinch of salt, this flavorful spread is incredibly versatile. Perfect for spreading over warm bread, melting onto grilled seafood, or adding a citrusy twist to roasted vegetables, this 10-minute recipe brings effortless gourmet flair to your meals. Made with simple, fresh ingredients and easily stored for future use, Lime Ginger Butter is a must-have condiment to elevate any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature until softened (about 20-30 minutes).
In the meantime, zest two teaspoons from a fresh lime and juice the lime to get one tablespoon of juice. Set both aside.
Peel a small piece of fresh ginger and grate it using a microplane or the smallest holes on a box grater to produce one teaspoon of fine ginger pulp.
Once the butter is softened, place it in a small mixing bowl. Add the lime zest, lime juice, grated ginger, honey, and a pinch of salt if desired.
Using a fork, mash and mix all the ingredients together until fully incorporated and smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or any desired form. Twist the ends of the parchment or wrap to seal it tightly.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to solidify.
When ready to use, slice or scoop the Lime Ginger Butter and serve as needed. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 157 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 65 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.
