Mexican Flavored Herbed Compound Butter Spread
Herbed compound butter can be used for a variety of things. It can be used over poultry, animal protein, vegetables, and grains. It can also be used to enhance a homemade sauce.
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick) at room temperature
- 2 garlic clove, chopped shallot is fine, too
- ½ Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil optional
- Zest from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt n Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stir using a rubber spatula until well combined. Place butter in a parchment or wax paper and shape into a log — store in the refrigerator for 4-6 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.03mg
