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!

  • 24 May 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 70 min
  • 12 Servings
  • 5 Ingredients

Lime & garlic butter

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.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
110g
1 tbsp fresh parsley
5g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1 tbsp lime zest
16g
1 tbsp lime juice
16g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- 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.
2. Mix the Butter:
- Place the softened butter into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Add Flavors:
- Add the finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, lime zest, and lime juice to the butter.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- 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.
5. Shape 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.
6. Refrigerate:
- 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.
7. Serve:
- 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 Facts
Serving Size13 grams
Energy
Calories 70kcal3%
Protein
Protein 0.14g0%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 0.41g0%
Fiber 0.07g0%
Sugar 0.10g0%
Fat
Fat 8g9%
Saturated 4.18g14%
Cholesterol 22mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 70ug8%
Choline 2.02mg0%
Vitamin B1 0.00mg0%
Vitamin B2 0.00mg0%
Vitamin B3 0.01mg0%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg0%
Vitamin B9 1.33ug0%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 1.34mg1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg0%
Vitamin K 8ug6%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 3.99mg0%
Copper, Cu 0.00mg0%
Iron, Fe 0.05mg0%
Magnesium, Mg 0.69mg0%
Phosphorus, P 3.42mg0%
Potassium, K 9mg0%
Selenium, Se 0.06ug0%
Sodium, Na 1.28mg0%
Zinc, Zn 0.02mg0%
Water
Water 4.37g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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