Chile-Cilantro Butter Recipe

Chile-Cilantro Butter Recipe

  • 1 finely chopped seeded Fresno chile
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) room-temperature unsalted butter
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  1. Mix 1 finely chopped seeded Fresno chile, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1/2 cup (1 stick) room-temperature unsalted butter. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Place on parchment or waxed paper and roll up into a log. Chill until firm, 1 hour.
  2. Butter can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.