Ginger, Hot Pepper and Lime Butter

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Ginger, Hot Pepper and Lime Butter

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  • Preparation time: 5 to 8 minutes
  • Total time : 5 to 8 minutes

Flavoured butters, also known as compound butters, are a great way to dress up boiled lobster without taking away from the rich meat's natural briny sweetness. These butters are also delicious with other seafood; grilled fish, chicken or meat; or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter , softened1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp minced seeded red hot pepper 1 tsp minced seeded red hot pepper or green hot peppers
  • 1/4 tsp grated lime zest 1/4 tsp grated lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt 1 pinch salt

Preparation

In bowl, mash together butter, ginger; hot peppers, lime zest, lime juice; and salt. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 2 months.)

Melt in saucepan over low heat; serve with lobster.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2011

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