Calabrian Chili Butter is a slightly spicy compound butter that is easy to make. The butter can be used on steaks, with vegetables, or even for scrambled eggs. It's the perfect easy way to elevate a dish!
This recipe checks three boxes for me - easy, delicious, versatile.
Easy - All you need is a fork and a small bowl! No need to get out a mixer. And literally only takes a minute to make.
Delicious - Even though it only takes a minute to make this Calabrian butter, the payoff is big. Elevating a simple butter with the calabrian chili paste amps up the flavor and makes it feel fancy!
Versatile - the Calabrian butter can be used in so many ways! I love it to add a touch of spice to mashed potatoes, served in roasted sweet potato or regular baked potato, and in the fall months, I love it with winter squash.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Calabrian chili paste
- Salt (optional)
What is calabrian chili paste?
Calabrian chili paste is made from chili peppers from the Calabrian region of Southern Italy. It's spicy, a little acidic from vinegar, and incredibly delicious.
Calabrian chili paste can be used to flavor pastas, sauces, and used as a condiment. I love using it to make Calabrian Potatoes, Calabrian Chicken, or Spicy Calabrian Shrimp.
The spice level is high, so a little chili paste goes a long way!
How to use
I love using the spicy calabrian chili butter in so many ways!
Topping steak - This is a delicious spicy compound butter that is delicious served over the top of a seared steak.
Mixed into or served on top of potatoes - Whether it's mixing into mashed potatoes or serving on top of a baked potato, this calabrian butter adds a delicious flavor.
On squash - I love adding a little butter when I'm roasting a whole squash like these air fryer butternut squash halves or air fryer acorn squash. It melts perfectly, and then I kinda mash it into the squash when eating.
When making scrambled eggs - I've used this calabrian butter instead of regular butter when making scrambled eggs. Adds a slightly spicy kick.
Recipe tips
- Make sure the butter is room temperature before trying to mash. If the butter is too cold, you won't be able to incorporate the chili paste in properly.
- If you want the butter a little spicier, you can add more chili paste to the butter, but taste before adding more! A little calabrian chili paste goes a long way.
- You can use salted or unsalted butter to make this recipe. If using unsalted butter, you may want to add a touch of salt to the butter.
How to store leftovers
Calabrian butter can be stored in the fridge in a small bowl covered with plastic wrap or in a bowl with a lid. You can also form the butter into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
I store the calabrian butter in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or 6 months in the freezer.
How to make Calabrian chili butter
First, make your your butter is room temperature. Then place in a small bowl.
Mash the butter until softened in the bowl, then add the calabrian chili paste.
Mash together with a fork until combined.
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Calabrian Chili Butter
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter (4 tablespoons), room temperature
- 1 teaspoon calabrian chili paste
- salt optional
Instructions
- Bring the butter to room temperature.
- Place the butter in a small bowl and mash with a fork until softened.
- Add the calabrian chili paste to the butter (and salt, if using), and mash with the fork until completely combined.
- Use as desired.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is room temperature before trying to mash. If the butter is too cold, you won't be able to incorporate the chili paste in properly.
- If you want the butter a little spicier, you can add more chili paste to the butter, but taste before adding more! A little calabrian chili paste goes a long way.
- You can use salted or unsalted butter to make this recipe. If using unsalted butter, you may want to add a touch of salt to the butter.
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