Chile Lime Butter

Serve with seared Tilapia or other similar fish.  From Gourmet Magazine,  July, 2003

½ stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 Tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tsp. finely grated fresh lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tsp. minced fresh Thai or serrano chile (preferably red)
½ tsp. salt

Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl. May be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.  Bring to room temperature before using.

Cook fish, serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.