Garlic Scape Compound Butter
Garlic Scape Compound Butter is a flavorful and versatile addition to your kitchen, combining fresh garlic scapes, lemon zest, and parsley with creamy butter. Perfect for spreading, melting, and enhancing dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup chopped garlic scapes
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature. Chop the garlic scapes and fresh parsley finely.
- Mix the Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped garlic scapes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Shape and Chill: Transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll it into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
And there you have it! Your Garlic Scape Compound Butter is ready.
This compound butter is incredibly versatile and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months. It’s a fantastic way to add a burst of fresh, garlicky flavor to your dishes.
A few tips from my kitchen to yours:
- For a smoother texture, you can blend the ingredients in a food processor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic scapes to your taste preference.
- Experiment with other herbs like thyme or chives for a different flavor profile.
- Calories: 100
- Protein: 0.5g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g