Cilantro and Lime Butter

15 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 5 min

“Use this slightly spicy, flavored butter for grilled meats with a Latin flavor. Top meat right off the grill with a tablespoon or so. Make for day of use.” - by Nina

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 1 cup

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Mix in cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
102 cal
5%

Fat
11.5 g
18%

Carbs
0.2 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (15)

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KMARTGIRL21

Nov. 14, 2003

"Tangy and delicicous! Used Cilantro and Lime Butter to baste shrimp skewers, added depth to the finished shrimp sticks-will make again!..." See more"

CRAFTYLISA

Nov. 14, 2003

"I made this to go with Fajitas and my family loved it. I did add a little bit of Chili Powder and some chopped Garlic. It worked up quick and easy...." See more"

VORCHA

Feb. 25, 2005

"This went fantastic over grilled fish and chicken. I made a whole grilled chicken, rubbing this butter under the skin. Really perked up the flavor. I took someone's earlier suggestions of adding mi..." See morenced garlic and red pepper flakes to this too."

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