Spicy Chipotle Butter Recipes

CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl whip the butter, with an electric mixer, until smooth and fluffy.
• 2. Add the minced peppers, chipotle sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic powder. Whip until incorporated.
• 3. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill. (The longer it sits, the deeper the color and richer the flavor.)
• 4. Just before serving put a teaspoon of the cold butter on cooked steak or burgers and allow it to melt over the top.
• 5. For bread, leave softened for easier spreading. Makes 24 servings.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Place softened butter into bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Mash with fork until mixed. Spread clear cling wrap on table and spoon out butter to create a long log. Fold clear wrap over the butter log and using fingers, shape into a smooth log. Wrap tightly and place in freezer for 30 minutes to harden or refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
• Slice into coins as needed.
• Place the "coin" on the steak, chicken, seafood or veggies just as they are coming off the grill.
• Store the unused butter in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

CHIPOTLE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Soften the butter at room temperature, or microwave for about 10 seconds. With a flexible spatula, mix in the flavor ingredients. Use the spatula to form the butter into a log on a piece of aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or waxed paper. Wrap the log and close tightly. Refrigerate or freeze.
• For the best flavor protection, place the wrapped butter log in a labeled and dated plastic storage bag. Well-wrapped Flavored Butters will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks and in the freezer for 6 months. To use frozen butter, unwrap and slice off as much as you need. It may crumble if cut immediately out of the freezer, but it will slice cleanly after a few minutes at room temperature.

CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Puree all in a blender or food processor.
• Place the butter on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover.
• Roll the butter up, forming it into a long log shape and place in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
• Serve the rolled up log or cut off slices as needed.
• Goes great on grilled chicken and corn on the cob.

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place butter in a small bowl. Stir in chipotle pepper and set aside.
• Grill oysters for 4 minutes. Transfer oysters to a plate. Spoon chipotle butter over the oysters and serve.