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Home » Condiment » Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter

Published: Aug 3, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter

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Sliced compound butter on a wooden board.

Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter is perfect for adding to grilled steaks or seafood or spread on some toasted french bread.

This flavorful butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer and sliced as needed.

Slices of compound butter with shallots, cilantro and lime.
Table of Contents
Compound Butter
Key ingredients
Steps to make
To shape the butter
Tips for making
Substitutions and Variations
How to use compound butter
Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter

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 that restaurant.  The chef would make up a half dozen compound butters and they were offered on different fish specials, chicken, and steak.

One of my favorites 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.

Most compound butters are made by simply taking softened butter and mixing in savory herbs and seasonings. The butter can be used softened as a spread on bread, or it can be rolled up, chilled and sliced.

When added to a freshly cooked steak or other piece of meat, the butter melts over the top and adds so much flavor.

Compound butter on a cooked pork chop.

Key ingredients

Sticks of butter, fresh shallots, limes and cilantro on a wooden board.
  • Butter - Use salted butter softened to room temperature
  • Shallots - Finely minced
  • Cilantro - Chopped
  • Lime - Use the zest and juice

Steps to make

  • Place softened butter in a bowl
  • Add fresh herbs and other ingredients
  • Stir to combine
  • Use right away as a spread or form into a log and refrigerate
Softened butter with fresh herbs and shallots.
Compound butter with fresh green hers and shallots.

To shape the butter

  • Place mixed butter on a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper
  • Fold paper over and pull back to begin forming log
  • Roll log up in paper
  • Roll ends together
Butter with herbs on a piece of waxed paper.
Wax paper forming butter into a log.
Forming softened butter into a log.
Forming butter into a long log.
Compound butter wrapped in waxed paper.
Compound butter in waxed paper.

Tips for making

  • Make certain butter is very soft, but not melted
  • Use salted butter
  • Use fresh herbs

Substitutions and Variations

Some other great combinations include:

  • Parsley, lemon and garlic
  • Roasted green chilies, lime and scallions
  • Smoked paprika, garlic, and chives
  • Rosemary, garlic, lemon and black pepper

If there's an ingredient you don't like or don't have on hand, just swap out for something similar - parsley for cilantro, basil for parsley or fresh thyme for rosemary.

Don't be afraid to play around with different flavors and combinations.

Melted compound butter with herbs and shallots on a pork chop.

How to use compound butter

  • Serve with crusty bread
  • Spread on french bread and bake
  • Add to a grilled steak
  • Mix in with cooked orzo pasta
  • Add to grilled chicken or fish
Slices of butter with herbs and shallots.

Another delicious compound butter is this honey butter!

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Slices of compound butter with shallots, cilantro and lime.

Cilantro, Shallot, Lime Compound Butter

Kathy
Butter flavored with fresh cilantro, shallots, and lime. Perfect for melting over cooked chicken or fish. 
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 103 kcal

Equipment

  • Zester
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 2 Tablespoon Shallot (minced)
  • Zest from 1 Lime
  • Juice from 1 Lime
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro (finely chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Place butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and soft.
    1 Cup Butter
  • Add remaining ingredients. Mix just until all ingredients are incorporated.
    2 Tablespoon Shallot, Zest from 1 Lime, Juice from 1 Lime, ¼ Cup Cilantro
  • Place butter mixture onto a piece of waxed paper.
  • Form into a log.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • When needed, simply cut off a slice and use.

Notes

Tips for making
  • Make certain butter is very soft, but not melted
  • Use salted butter
  • Use fresh herbs
When refrigerated, use within 10 days. Butter may also be frozen. Place wrapped butter in a freezer safe bag. Best used within 3 months. 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Ccompund butter, herb butter
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This post was originally published in July of 2015. The recipe and pictures have been updated.

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  1. Valentina says

    August 09, 2020 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious combination of flavors, Kathy. I need this at the ready for so many things I can think of to spread or melt it on. Love it! 🙂 ~Valentina

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  2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    August 06, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    I love making compound butters Kathy. And I bet this flavor combination is delicious!

    Reply
  3. David @ Spiced says

    August 04, 2020 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    Oh man, I love compound butters! The thing is I rarely make them, and I think it's because I just forget about them. This post is a perfect reminder. There are so many different fun flavors you can do with compound butter...starting with this one! The lime is a fun addition here.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 04, 2020 at 5:46 am

      The lime adds such a fresh pop to the butter and goes with just about everything! Enjoy!

      Reply
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