Description
This Southwestern-style cowboy butter is a smoky, zesty twist on the viral favorite. Packed with chipotle, lime, and fresh herbs, this compound butter is perfect for steaks, grilled corn, seafood, or even toasted bread. Ready in just over an hour, it adds bold, spicy flavor to any dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
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Mix the Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, chipotle powder, cumin, black pepper, and lime zest.
- Mash everything together with a spoon until well incorporated.
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Shape the Butter:
- Transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap.
- Roll it into a log shape, ensuring it’s fully wrapped and sealed.
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Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the butter to solidify and flavors to meld.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice the chilled butter into rounds and use it as a flavorful topping for steak, grilled meats, corn on the cob, seafood, or bread!
Notes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chipotle powder to control the heat.
- Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of smoked paprika for more depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg