Ancho Chili Garlic Butter Recipes

GRILLED CORN WITH ANCHO CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap the head of garlic with aluminum foil and roast for 40 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Squeeze the cloves of garlic from their papery skins into a small glass bowl. Add the butter and ancho powder, mixing well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Place a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface, spoon the butter into the middle and roll into a cylinder. Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes. (The butter can be made ahead and will keep for up to a week.)
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
• Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until browned in spots and the kernels are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Brush with the ancho chile butter and serve.

ANCHO CHILI GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Stem the chili, break it open and shake out all of the seeds. Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Lower the heat, add the chili and simmer until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Use a small knife to scrape the flesh of the chili from the skin. Chop the chili until it forms a paste. You should have about 1 1/2 teaspoons.
• In a small bowl, cream together the chili and the butter. Stir in the garlic and salt. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.

ANCHO CHILI BUTTER

Steps:

• Stem the chilies, break them open and shake out all the seeds. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Lower the heat, add the chilies and simmer until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Use a small knife to scrape the flesh of the chilies from the skin. Chop the chilies into a paste, and cream together with the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the salt.

NEW YORK STEAK WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND ANCHO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap the head of garlic with aluminum foil and roast for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle.
• Squeeze the garlic from its papery skins into a small glass bowl and combine together with the butter and ancho powder, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper. Place a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface, spoon the butter into the middle and roll into a cylinder. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Prepare a barbecue to medium-high heat. Brush the steaks with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill the steaks to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium doneness. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm. To serve the steaks, top each with a pat of roasted garlic butter.

CHILI-GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a small bowl and microwave until melted (about 45 seconds). Use as a sauce to dip grilled shrimp, or spread on crusty bread before grilling. You can also refrigerate until firm, then top grilled oysters or steak with a dab of it.

ANCHO CHILE BUTTER W/ ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together using electric mixer or spatula.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Wrap in plastic wrap or store in air tight container.
• Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

GRILLED CORN WITH HONEY-ANCHO CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium-low heat. Add chile powder and cumin; stir 10 seconds. Transfer to medium bowl; stir in honey and cool.
• Add oregano, coarse salt, granulated garlic, onion powder, and 6 tablespoons butter to butter mixture. Mix until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill corn until charred in spots, turning often, about 13 minutes. Transfer corn to platter. Serve with honey-ancho butter.