Garlic Scape Compound Butter with Lemon and Herbs
This garlic scape compound butter with lemon and fresh herbs is the perfect way to enjoy the long-awaited scapes on just about everything. It is simple to make and loaded with flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup fresh garlic scapes chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine garlic scapes, chives, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
- Combine butter, minced herbs, and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Lay out a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and place butter into a long, thin mound. Roll the paper tightly, forming a log of butter, and twist the ends to secure.
- Chill the roll of butter in the fridge for 3-4 hours, until solid.
- Remove from the paper or plastic wrap and cut into coins.
Notes
- Use softened butter. If your butter is too cold, it will be hard to incorporate the other ingredients well.
- Use good quality butter. As I mentioned, the better quality butter really does make a difference. The flavor will be leaps and bounds ahead of the inexpensive butter that you might bake with. If you can, definitely go for the best butter you are able to buy.
- Allot time to chill the butter. If you want the nice roll shape, you’re going to need a few hours to chill your butter in the fridge. For immediate use, you can scoop it into a small bowl or jar and use it as a soft spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 467IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.3mg
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