Lime Cilantro Butter Shallot Butter

Elevate your meals with the vibrant flavors of Lime Cilantro Shallot Butter, a zesty handcrafted condiment that comes together in just 10 minutes! This versatile compound butter combines the bright tang of lime zest and juice, the fragrant bite of fresh cilantro, and the delicate sweetness of minced shallots, all blended into velvety unsalted butter. Seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, this butter is perfect for adding a burst of fresh, citrusy flavor to bread, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or seafood dishes. Simply mix, shape, and chill to create a gourmet finishing touch that's as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this recipe will add bold sophistication to any dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 1 medium shallot, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely mince the shallot and add it to the butter.

Step 3

Chop the fresh cilantro finely and add it to the bowl with the butter.

Step 4

Zest one lime and measure out 1 teaspoon of zest, then add it to the mixture.

Step 5

Squeeze the lime and measure out 2 teaspoons of juice, adding it to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Use a spatula or fork to thoroughly mix the ingredients until evenly combined and smooth.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Step 9

Shape the butter into a log or desired shape, and tightly wrap it in the parchment or plastic.

Step 10

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Step 11

Slice and use as a flavorful addition to bread, meats, vegetables, or seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(158.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	839.0

Total Fat 91.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 246.7mg	0%
Sodium 609.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 44.7mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 115.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.9%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 3.3%