**Chili Lime Butter: A Zesty Culinary Journey**
**Summoning the bold flavors of chili and lime, this delectable butter offers an extraordinary culinary adventure. Crafted with unsalted butter as its base, the recipe explores a range of chili peppers, including cayenne, chipotle, and ancho, to deliver a symphony of heat and smokiness. The vibrant zest of limes complements the chili's fiery embrace, creating a harmonious balance that tantalizes the taste buds. Garlic, cilantro, and cumin add depth and complexity, while honey lends a touch of sweetness to round out the flavor profile. Whether you spread it on grilled meats, vegetables, or toast, or incorporate it into your favorite recipes, this chili lime butter promises an explosion of zesty goodness in every bite. With three variations presented – original, smoky, and herbal – this culinary journey caters to diverse palates, ensuring a delightful experience for every chili-lime enthusiast.**
GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER
Chili lime butter adds a delicious finishing touch to grilled corn on the cob. Perfect to accompany any barbecue gathering, large or small. The butter can be flavored one day ahead and then brought to room temperature before serving.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 6 ears of corn
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the butter in a small bowl, add the chili powder, lime peel, lime juice, jalapeño and salt and mix well.
- Shape the butter into any form you like, cover and place in the refrigerator until shortly before ready to serve, at which time allow butter to soften.
- Heat grill to medium-high.
- Place corn (in husk) on the grill, rotating the corn so you cook on all sides, for approximately 15 minutes total.
- Remove from grill and cool slightly (so you are able to peel the husk) and peel. Place corn back on grill over the same flame for about 4 minutes, once again rotating the corn for even grill marks.
- Serve the corn immediately with the chili lime butter.
- Cooking option: Place the corn (in the husk) on a plate and microwave for 5 minutes (21/2 minutes per side); when ready to grill, remove the husks and grill over a medium-high flame for about 2 minutes per side.
ROASTED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the corn in its husks directly on the oven rack and roast until the corn is soft when you press on it, 30 to 40 minutes.
- While the corn is roasting, combine the butter with the chili powder and lime zest.
- Peel down the husks and tie in a knot to use as a handle while eating. Rub the corn with soft butter mixture, and garnish with a lime wedge. (This roasting method produces the sweetest corn I have ever tasted.)
GRILLED T-BONES WITH CHIPOTLE CHILI RUB AND CILANTRO-LIME COMPOUND BUTTER
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 29m
Yield 4 servings, plus extra reserved compound butter
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a two-burner grill pan over high heat or a table-top electric grill to high or preheat the outdoor grill.
- Cut butter into chunks. Place butter in a bowl. Place bowl in microwave and cook on high for 15 seconds. To chop herbs super-fine, hold the tip of your knife on a cutting board and move the back of your knife up and down very fast going over the herbs again and again. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime zest and juice into the butter using a rubber spatula. Transfer the butter onto a large strip of plastic wrap.
- Gather the ends of the plastic wrap in on 1 hand and use a straight edge, like a small cookie sheet pan, to push the butter back and away from your body making the butter take on a log shape. Gently roll the log wrapped in plastic back and forth on the countertop to evenly round out the shape. Twist up the extra wrap on the ends and place the compound butter log into the freezer to make the butter cold enough to slice again.
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and unwrap.
- Combine the steak seasoning blend with hot chipotle pepper and sweet paprika. A tablespoon is about a palm full of powdered or ground seasonings. Rub the seasoning blend into the steaks, distributing the spices evenly among them. Go wash up. Using tongs, place steaks on screaming-hot grill, carefully place the thin tip of 1 steak facing the wide end of the next so that all 4 steaks fit onto the grill pan or grill grate at the same time. Cook steaks 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Remove steaks and let them rest so that the juices can redistribute, 5 minutes.
- When ready to serve, top steaks with disks of sliced compound butter and serve with salad or vegetables on the side. The smashed cheesy potatoes and sauteed sliced vegetables make especially tasty side dishes for these steaks.
CRISP CHICKEN WINGS WITH CHILI-LIME BUTTER
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Rinse the wings under cool water and pat dry. Put them in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Toss to coat with the seasoning. Then spread the wings out on a baking sheet and roast about 25 minutes until the skin gets crisp and brown, and the meat is tender.
- While you wait, throw the butter, red curry paste honey and soy sauce into a blender. Season with salt and puree. Scrape into a big bowl. When the wings come out of the oven put add to the bowl with the curry butter. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the wings. Give it a toss and you're done. Garnish with cilantro.
SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD WITH CHILI HONEY-LIME BUTTER
I put a wonderful twist on my grandma's classic cornbread. The teachers at my kids' school thought it was sensational. Any leftover flavored butter can be kept in the refrigerator for about a week, and used in other great recipes or on seeded toast. -Elizabeth Charpiot, Santa Rosa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 15 servings (1/2 cup butter).
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the red peppers, corn and chives., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 400° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the butter, lime juice, honey, chili powder and lime zest. Serve with warm cornbread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHILI LIME BUTTER
This is a great change from usual toppings for corn, baked potato, rolls and just as delish mixed into rice. Experiment...that's what cooking is all about!
Provided by Happy Harry 2
Categories Lime
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the juice until incorporated into the butter.
- Mix rest of ingredients into butter.
- Allow to stand at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
DR. BBQ'S LOBSTER WITH CHILI-LIME BUTTER
Provided by Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe
Categories Super Bowl Backyard BBQ Seafood Lobster Fall Winter Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the grill for cooking over direct medium heat. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and blend in the lime juice, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Split the lobsters completely in half down the back with a chef's knife. Remove the tails and claws. Discard the rest. Crack the shells on the claws and inject or drizzle them each with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Season the tails lightly with the rub. Grill the tails and claws for about 5 minutes on each side. Spoon some of the Chili-Lime Butter into the tail shells. Cook until the lobster is just barely done, another 4 to 5 minutes. This will vary depending on your grill. Serve the remaining Chili-Lime Butter for dipping.
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER
NOTE: Chile lime butter can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Fish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Make chile lime butter: Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl.
- 2. Prepare fish: Pat fish dry and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking, then sauté 3 pieces of fish, turning over once with a spatula, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, and transfer to a plate. Sauté remaining fish in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
- 3. Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.
SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH SWEET CHILI LIME BUTTER
Categories Fish
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using Microplane, finely grate enough peel from limes to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut one lime into wedges and reserve. Mix butter, chili sauce, green onion, and lime peel in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter mixture in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook just until opaque in center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Divide scallops between 2 plates. Drop butter mixture in small dollops over scallops on each plate and squeeze lime wedges over.
CRISP CHICKEN WINGS WITH CHILI-LIME BUTTER RECIPE
Provided by á-2510
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Rinse the wings under cool water and pat dry. Put them in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Toss to coat with the seasoning. Then spread the wings out on a baking sheet and roast about 25 minutes until the skin gets crisp and brown, and the meat is tender. While you wait, throw the butter, red curry paste honey and soy sauce into a blender. Season with salt and puree. Scrape into a big bowl. When the wings come out of the oven put add to the bowl with the curry butter. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the wings. Give it a toss and you're done. Garnish with cilantro.
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter to ensure better control over the flavor. - Ingredients should be cold and chilled before the start. - Make sure you use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. - Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to your taste preferences. - If you like a smoother texture, you can blend the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.Conclusion:
Homemade chili-lime butter is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can elevate various dishes. Its vibrant citrus and chili flavors pair well with grilled meats, seafood, tacos, sandwiches, and even vegetables. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you can have a delicious, restaurant-quality compound butter ready to enhance your meals. Experiment with different combinations of herbs and spices to create unique variations that suit your taste. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this chili-lime butter recipe is a must-try that will add a burst of flavor to your culinary creations.
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