Description
Southwestern cowboy butter melts with rich, spicy charm across grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Packed with jalapeños, herbs, and zesty southwestern spices, you’ll discover a bold condiment that elevates simple dishes into memorable culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, softened
Fresh Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare a compact mixing vessel and introduce softened butter as the foundational element for crafting a zesty compound spread.
- Integrate finely chopped chives, freshly minced cilantro, fragrant lime zest, pressed garlic, tangy Dijon mustard, smoky chipotle powder, earthy cumin, and cracked black pepper into the butter mixture.
- Vigorously blend the ingredients using a sturdy spoon, ensuring all components are thoroughly amalgamated and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Position a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface and carefully transfer the seasoned butter mixture onto the center of the wrap.
- Skillfully roll the butter into a uniform cylindrical shape, twisting the wrap’s edges to create a tight, sealed log that maintains the compound’s structural integrity.
- Refrigerate the wrapped butter for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to intensify and the texture to solidify.
- When ready to serve, unwrap the chilled butter and slice into elegant medallions that can be elegantly draped over grilled steaks, roasted corn, seared seafood, or rustic artisan bread.
- Let the vibrant southwestern-inspired butter melt slightly upon warm surfaces, releasing its complex and robust flavor combinations.
Notes
- Elevate your butter game by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth, effortless mixing.
- Finely chop herbs to distribute flavors evenly and prevent large herb chunks disrupting the butter’s creamy texture.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chipotle powder for personalized heat intensity that suits your palate.
- Store compound butter in the freezer for up to 3 months, creating a quick flavor bomb
- Prep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg