Best 10 Chile Lime Butter Recipes

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Make chile lime butter:
• Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl.
• Prepare fish:
• If using striped bass, score skin in 3 or 4 places with a thin sharp knife to prevent fish from curling (do not cut through flesh). Pat fish dry and sprinkle with 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.
• Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile, salt and lime juice; mix well. Set aside.
• In 4-quart saucepan, place steamer basket. Add 1 cup water; heat to boiling.
• Add cut-up vegetables to basket; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl. Add butter mixture; toss gently to coat.

CORN WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the butter, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chile paste and cumin in a bowl. Add salt and pepper; mix well.
• Grill the corn, turning, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of the flavored butter on top. Sprinkle with more cilantro and cotija cheese.

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Make chile lime butter:.
• Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile and salt in a bowl.
• Prepare fish:.
• Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking.
• Saute 3 pieces of fish, using a spatula to turn once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate and saute remaining fish in same manner.
• Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook/stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile and lime juice. Mix well. Set aside.
• Place steamer basket in large saucepan. Add 1 c water; bring to a boil. Add vegetables to basket; cook 4-5 minutes or until crisp tender.
• To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl and toss gently with butter mixture.

CORN COOKED IN HUSKS ON THE GRILL WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Pull the husks back from the corn and remove the silks.
• Pull the husks back into place around the corn.
• Soak the ears in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
• For the Chilie-Lime Butter:.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, chilie powder, lime juice, salt and pepper.
• Preheat the grill.
• Remove the corn from the water and pat dry.
• Gently peel the husks back from the corn and brush the corn with the butter.
• Pull the husks back around the corn and tie with a piece of husk or kitchen string to keep the husks around the corn.
• When the grill is hot, place the cobs on the rack and cook until the kernels are tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
• The outer husks will burn, but the inner layers will protect the corn.
• Remove the husks and serve immediately.
• Pass additional chilie-lime butter.

TORN POTATOES OF MANY COLORS WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Pulse chile and cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped. Add butter, lime zest, and kosher salt and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper and roll into a 6"-long log. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange potatoes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Roast 40 minutes. Remove foil (save for later!), turn potatoes, and continue to roast, uncovered, until largest potato is very tender when pierced with a paring knife or fork, 20-30 minutes.
• Unwrap chile-lime butter and thinly slice crosswise. Using two forks, tear potatoes (including skins) into 3"-4" pieces. Transfer to a large (preferably warmed) platter. Using your hands, crumble and scatter butter over potatoes (yes, use all of the butter). Cover with reserved foil and let sit until butter is mostly melted, 3-4 minutes. Top with pomegranate arils, squeeze lime juice over, and sprinkle with sea salt.

PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE-LIME COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. TO MAKE COMPOUND BUTTER -
• 2. Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl. Chill butter, but do not allow to harden.
• 3. TO MAKE BEDDING -
• 4. Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Blanch rapini for 90 seconds. Remove and plunge in ice bath. Remove from bath, drain and set aside, season with fresh ground black pepper and cover with damp paper towel.
• 5. TO MAKE FISH -
• 6. Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking, then sauté 2 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.
• 7. Serve on bed of steamed rapini. Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.

ANCHO CHILE RUBBED VENISON STEAKS WITH LIME-CILANTRO BUTTER

Steps:

• Whip together the butter, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl until well combined. Transfer the butter mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap, gently wrap and form the butter into a log. Freeze until ready to use.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Mix together the steak seasoning and ancho chile powder in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning blend onto both sides of the venison steaks.
• Grill the steaks to preferred doneness, 5 to 8 minutes per side for medium. Top each steak with a slice of the lemon-cilantro butter to serve.

CHILE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
• Refrigerate for one hour.