Chile Butter
- 10m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 15m Ready In
A flavorful compound butter made with shallots, garlic, chile powder, and spices, perfect for adding a kick to meats, vegetables, or bread.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup minced shallots or green onions
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, parsley, or a combination
- 1 ½ tablespoons chipotle, ancho, or Urfa chile powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup minced shallots or green onions
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, parsley, or a combination
- 1 ½ tablespoons chipotle, ancho, or Urfa chile powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat in a small skillet over medium heat: 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Step 2.
Add and cook, stirring, until softened: ½ cup minced shallots or green onions; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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Step 3.
Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Stir in: 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, softened; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, parsley, or a combination; 1 ½ tablespoons chipotle, ancho, or Urfa chile powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste
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Step 4.
Use immediately or roll, chill, and store as directed.