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!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

Place the softened butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the chipotle peppers, ensuring they are minced to distribute evenly.

Step 3

Add the minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and honey (if using) to the bowl with the butter.

Step 4

Using a fork or rubber spatula, mash and mix the ingredients until fully combined and uniform.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch of salt or a touch more lime juice for balance.

Step 6

Transfer the compound butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Step 7

Shape the butter into a log by rolling and twisting the ends of the parchment or plastic wrap tightly.

Step 8

Refrigerate the butter log for at least 1 hour to firm up before using. You can also freeze it for longer storage.

Step 9

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

Serving size	(49.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	51.2

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 898.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 1.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 21.6mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 168.6mg	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: 21.5%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 67.6%