Lime Cilantro Butter Recipe

Lime cilantro butter is the perfect recipe to take dishes to the next level. The combination of zesty tangy lime with the aromatic freshness of cilantro in creamy butter.

This easy compound butter recipe is perfect to serve on grilled corn, baked fish, or roasted chicken. A dollop of this flavorful butter will take your dishes to the next level.

Making this lime cilantro butter is an easy recipe to make with just a few simple ingredients. Resulting in a smooth, creamy spread that can be used in countless ways which will enhance your dishes.

Why You'll Love This Butter Recipe

You are going to love this lime cilantro butter recipe because it's a refreshing twist on a classic herb butter. Fresh lime juice and lime zest give it that extra pop of citrusy goodness while fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbal flavor. Making a delightful addition to any meal.

I love adding this herb butter recipe to sweet summer corn. It elevates the natural sweetness of the corn with the tangy and aromatic flavors of the cilantro and lime. This butter is not only easy to whip up but it's versatile. Use it on grilled vegetables, or seafood, or spread a dollop on to warm bread.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the ingredients needed to make this herbal butter. Along with what they do for the recipe and what changes can be made.

• Unsalted Butter provides that creamy rich base for this cilantro butter. Using unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in this recipe. You can of course use salted butter. I recommend adjusting the amount of salt used that is called for in the recipe card.
• Fresh Cilantro brings that vibrant green color along with a citrus-peppery note. Fresh parsley or fresh basil would work in replacement of the cilantro.
• Fresh Lime Juice adds a bright and tangy flavor to the butter that completes the cilantro. Fresh lemon juice would be a great replacement for the lime juice. You could use bottled lime juice but you may want to adjust the amount called for in the recipe.
• Lime Zest adds a concentrated burst of citrus flavor along with a beautiful green color to the butter. Just like the lime juice the lime zest can also be replaced with lemon zest.
• Salt like in all recipes acts as an enhancement, you can leave it out if you like.

You could also add in some black pepper, red pepper flakes, or chili powder as a heat factor to the butter. Mix in some fresh garlic cloves that have been minced to add a layer of garlic to this butter.

How To Make

Making lime cilantro butter is easy. Start with room temperature butter, this will blend better with the other ingredients. Into a medium bowl or a food processor add in the unsalted butter, minced cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Blend until all combined.

You will want to store this cilantro lime butter in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. It will last if properly stored for 1-2 weeks.

You can also freeze this compound butter recipe by making individual portions. Fill an ice cube tray up with this butter, and place it in the freezer to fully freeze. Once fully frozen place in a freezer safe ziplock bag or air-tight container.

You can also freeze it in a log shape. Simply place the cilantro butter on parchment paper, and roll the soft butter compound to form a log shape. Then wrap the parchment paper in plastic wrap, and place it in a freezer bag.

Creative Ways To UseZesty Herb Butter

There are many ways to use this compound butter recipe. Spread some on grilled corn on the cob or grilled vegetable blends. Melt on top of roasted vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus.

Wrap baked or grilled fish in this delicious lime cilantro butter or spread it on warm crust bread or rolls. Take our steak bites with garlic butter recipe up a notch by using this easy butter recipe. Toss chicken wings in this herbaceous butter after baking or grilling.

Use his compound butter recipe as a sauce for pasta or on top of rice or potatoes. Add extra richness to soups by adding a dollop or two into the soup.

Basically use this herb butter anywhere you would use butter but want a little more flavor.

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