Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter

When I was in college I worked in a fine-dining restaurant.  It was an old house converted into a restaurant and only had 11 tables.  The chef produced the most amazing food and since it was so small I was able to learn a ton from the chef.

This cilantro, shallot, lime compound butter comes from this restaurant.  The chef would make up a half dozen compound butters and they were offered on different fish specials, chicken, and sometimes beef. One of my favorites that were created was the cilantro, shallot, lime butter.

Compound butters are simply butters with added ingredients.  It’s a great way to add flavor to just about anything.

Compound Butter

The butter is whipped together with the added ingredients, rolled into a log in waxed paper, and chilled.

When you are ready to use, simply slice off a piece.  If you are adding to cooked meat or fish, place the slice of butter on top the last minute of cooking. This will help the butter start to melt.  You could also pull the butter from the fridge and bring to room temperature and serve with crusty bread.

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Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Butter flavored with fresh cilantro, shallots, and lime. Perfect for melting over cooked chicken or fish. 

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: compound butter for steak, compound butter with cilantro, compound butter with lime, how to make compound butter

Servings: 16 people

Calories: 102 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Butter Softened to room temperature
• 2 Tablespoon minced fresh Shallot
• Zest from 1 Lime
• Juice from 1 Lime
• 1/4 Cup chopped Cilantro

Instructions

1. Place butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and soft.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix just until all ingredients are incorporated.
3. Place butter mixture onto a piece of waxed paper.
4. Form into a log.
5. Refrigerate until firm.
6. When needed, simply cut off a slice and use.

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 30mg 10%

Sodium 101mg 4%

Potassium 7mg 0%

Vitamin A 7.4%

Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 0.3%

Iron 0.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.