Description
A flavorful compound butter infused with roasted jalapeños and herbs, perfect for spreading on bread or melting over steak.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large jalapeño peppers (stems removed, sliced in half, seeded)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon coarse Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (leaves only, roughly chopped)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush the jalapeño halves with olive oil on all sides and place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the skins begin to char slightly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Place the roasted jalapeños on a paper towel and gently press to remove excess surface oil and water.
- Mince the jalapeños finely, then transfer them to a medium bowl for mixing with the butter and other ingredients.
- To the bowl of roasted jalapeño, add the softened butter, Dijon mustard, chives, parsley, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Mix until combined.
- To Make Compound Butter: Scoop the cowboy butter onto a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the butter into a log shape, pressing and shaping as you go until the butter is completely wrapped in plastic. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap together and refrigerate until firm (2 hours up to overnight).
- To Make A Butter Dip: Melt the mixture in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Great as a spread for warm bread or as a topping for grilled meats.
- Can be customized with different herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 30