Smoky Chipotle Butter
Elevate your cooking with this bold and flavorful Smoky Chipotle Butter, a quick and versatile compound butter that brings a smoky, tangy kick to any dish. Made with creamy unsalted butter blended with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, and a hint of smoked paprika, this butter is perfectly balanced with optional honey for a subtle touch of sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for enhancing grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, corn on the cob, or even warm bread. Shape it into a log for easy slicing and store it in the refrigerator or freezer for a ready-to-use flavor boost at any time. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or whipping up a weeknight meal, this chipotle butter will add gourmet flair to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
Place the softened butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers, ensuring they are minced to distribute evenly.
Add the minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and honey (if using) to the bowl with the butter.
Using a fork or rubber spatula, mash and mix the ingredients until fully combined and uniform.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch of salt or a touch more lime juice for balance.
Transfer the compound butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
Shape the butter into a log by rolling and twisting the ends of the parchment or plastic wrap tightly.
Refrigerate the butter log for at least 1 hour to firm up before using. You can also freeze it for longer storage.
Slice and serve as needed. Use as a topping for grilled steaks, corn on the cob, or as a flavorful spread for bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
51 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 898 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*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.
