Lime & garlic butter
Enhance your dishes with a burst of zesty flavor using this simple Lime & Garlic Butter recipe. Made with creamy butter, fresh parsley, and tangy lime zest and juice, it’s perfect for seafood, veggies, and more. Ready in minutes!
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 70 min
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter1 tbsp fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp lime zest
1 tbsp lime juice
Lime & garlic butter is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can enhance the taste of many dishes. Whether you're spreading it on warm bread, melting it over grilled seafood, or using it as a base for sauteed vegetables, this butter brings a delightful combination of zesty lime and savory garlic to your culinary creations. Here's how to make it at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Instructions:
- Allow the butter to soften at room temperature. This makes it easier to mix.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Zest the lime using a fine grater and then juice the lime.
- Place the softened butter into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, lime zest, and lime juice to the butter.
- Use a fork or a spatula to thoroughly combine all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Ensure that the garlic, parsley, lime zest, and lime juice are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Place the flavored butter onto a sheet of wax paper or plastic wrap.
- Roll it into a log shape or form it into a pat using the wrap to help mold the shape.
- Wrap the butter log or pat securely in the wax paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the butter is firm.
- Once firm, slice the Lime & Garlic Butter into pats or use as desired.
- This butter can be used to enhance grilled meats, fish, vegetables, or spread on crusty bread.
Tips:
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature to ensure all the ingredients combine smoothly.
- Finely chop the garlic cloves to avoid large chunks in the butter.
- Use a microplane or fine grater for the lime zest to get the most zest without the bitter pith.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous note, but feel free to experiment with other herbs like cilantro or thyme.
- Store the prepared butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for longer storage.
Creating your own lime & garlic butter is a simple yet impressive way to elevate various dishes. With its vibrant flavor and easy preparation, this butter can be a staple in your kitchen, ready to bring a gourmet touch to everyday meals. Enjoy experimenting with it and finding new ways to incorporate it into your cooking.
Nutrition per serving
12 ServingsCalories 70kcal
Protein 0.14g
Carbohydrates 0.41g
Fiber 0.07g
Sugar 0.10g
Fat 8g
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