Harissa Butter

This harissa butter is so easy to make and is delicious on top of a steak, with chicken, stirred into scrambled eggs, or so many other ways! Use it in place of regular butter to elevate any savory dish.

I'm having a love affair with harissa. I love the bold, spicy flavor. It's become one of my favorite condiments. Lately I've made this creamy harissa pasta, this harissa tahini cauliflower, and now this harissa butter.

Ingredients:

For this recipe, you'll use harissa paste, butter, and lemon zest.

What is harissa?

Harissa is a spicy condiment originating in North Africa. It's made with peppers and you can get different spice levels. For this recipe I used spicy harissa, but you could easily use a medium spice.

How to use harissa butter:

There are so many uses for harissa butter! You can use it in place of regular butter anywhere you want a punch of flavor. Here's a few ideas.

• On top of a sliced steak for delicious flavor
• For cooking something like salmon or shrimp
• Stirred into scrambled eggs
• In a sweet potato (with mint!)

How to make:

First, make sure your butter is softened and room temperature. Put into a bowl and mash with a fork to make sure it is softened.

Add the harissa and mash to combine.

Add the lemon zest and mash together.

Serve however you like!

How to store:

The harissa butter can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. To save, shape into a log and store in cling wrap.