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Posados Fajita Butter Recipe

A rich and savory Tex-Mex compound butter made with garlic, lime, cilantro, and warm spices. Perfect for melting over sizzling fajitas, grilled meats, vegetables, or spreading on warm tortillas for restaurant-style flavor at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Minced garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh cilantro Finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin Adds earthy flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder Mild heat
  • To taste Salt Adjust carefully
  • To taste Black pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Medium size for combining ingredients
  • 1 Fork or Small Whisk For blending butter smoothly
  • 1 Citrus Juicer Helps extract fresh lime juice
  • 1 Spatula For scraping and shaping butter
  • 1 Parchment Paper or Storage Container For chilling and storing

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Place softened butter in a medium mixing bowl and make sure it is at room temperature for easy blending.
    Posados Fajita Butter Recipe
Step 2
  1. Add minced garlic, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to the butter.
    Posados Fajita Butter Recipe
Step 3
  1. Sprinkle in ground cumin and chili powder, then mix using a fork or whisk until evenly combined.
    Posados Fajita Butter Recipe
Step 4
  1. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix again until smooth and creamy.
    Posados Fajita Butter Recipe
Step 5
  1. Transfer the butter onto parchment paper and roll into a log shape, or place into a storage container.
    Posados Fajita Butter Recipe
Step 6
  1. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and allow flavors to develop.
    Posados Fajita Butter Recipe
Step 7
  1. Slice or scoop and melt over hot fajitas, grilled meats, vegetables, or warm tortillas before serving.
    Posados Fajita Butter Recipe

Notes

  • Always use softened butter, not melted butter, for best texture.
  • Fresh lime juice gives brighter flavor than bottled juice.
  • Chill before serving so flavors blend properly.
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Butter can be refrigerated for 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.