Cilantro Jalapeno Compound Butter Food

CILANTRO BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the butter, garlic, cilantro and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a food processor or with a mixer until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, and add more lime juice if needed.

CILANTRO JALAPENO COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• Temper your butter by placing it at room temperature until it softens.
• In a food processor add one jalapeno, 1 lemon zest and juice and 1 cup cilantro until it becomes a paste. Add the butter until it's well combined.
• Roll it onto parchment paper and tie the ends or freeze it in an ice cube tray. Use as you need.

PAN-SEARED COD WITH CILANTRO-LIME COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• For the compound butter, cut the butter into large chunks and add it to a bowl. Add in the jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
• Stir together well using a spatula until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
• Taste and adjust the salt or other mix-ins to your preference.
• Transfer the butter mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a log.
• Roll the plastic wrap around it, and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least an hour or until hardened.
• For the cod, season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
• Add the cod, and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the cod).
• Transfer to a serving platter or plates and top with fresh cilantro and Cilantro-Lime Compound Butter. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!

COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• Put the butter on a cutting board and, using a fork, cut the other ingredients into it until the butter is creamy and smooth. Scrape the butter together with a chef's knife, and form it into a rough log. If making ahead of time, roll it tightly in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.

CILANTRO JALAPENO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend garbanzo beans, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth.

CALABRIAN CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-low. Cook chiles, garlic, and shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft but without taking on color, 10-12 minutes; let cool completely.
• Transfer chile mixture to a blender, add butter, and blend to combine. Add scallions, cilantro, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, mustard, paprika, and 2 Tbsp. salt. Pulse to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed.
• Do Ahead
• Chile butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.