Lime Cilantro Butter

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

The clean, bracing taste of lime pairs well with fresh chopped cilantro in this seasoned butter. It’s delicious used on corn on the cob, works wells as a garnish to grilled swordfish, and would be good tossed with cooked green beans.

Ingredients

• 8   tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 2   teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 2   teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1   teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1   teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Blend all the ingredients together and shape into a log 1 inch in diameter.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm. (The log can be prepared 2 days ahead. Bring to room temperature to soften before serving.)

YIELD: MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP