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!
- 16 Apr 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 70 min
- 12 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
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:
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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 13 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 70kcal | 3% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.14g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 0.41g | 0% |
| Fiber 0.07g | 0% |
| Sugar 0.10g | 0% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 8g | 9% |
| Saturated 4.18g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 22mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 70ug | 8% |
| Choline 2.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 0.00mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 0.00mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B9 1.33ug | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 1.34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 8ug | 6% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 3.99mg | 0% |
| Copper, Cu 0.00mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.05mg | 0% |
| Magnesium, Mg 0.69mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus, P 3.42mg | 0% |
| Potassium, K 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium, Se 0.06ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 1.28mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.02mg | 0% |
| 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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