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Cilantro And Lime Butter Recipe

Elevate your everyday meals with this vibrant Cilantro Lime Butter! Bursting with fresh cilantro and zesty lime, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and adds a delicious punch to corn on the cob, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, rice, and more. Get ready for a flavor fiesta!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 1635.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cilantro And Lime Butter

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How to Make Cilantro And Lime Butter

  1. In a small mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter until smooth.
  2. Add 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  3. Season generously with salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon to start).
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours or even overnight.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

583g

Carbs

0g

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