Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and deeply satisfying, this compound ghee brings together fresh lemon, fragrant dill, and rich clarified butter into something that feels far more special than the sum of its parts. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — no flavor packets, no synthetic additives, just real food doing exactly what real food does best. The technique is beautifully simple: melt, whisk, and let it set into a soft, spreadable finish that you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times. Spoon it over grilled fish or roasted vegetables and it melts into a glossy, aromatic sauce almost instantly. The optional garlic adds a gentle savory backbone, but even without it the lemon zest and fresh dill give every bite a clean, vibrant punch. It keeps for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, so one quick batch pays off all week long across everything from cauliflower rice to a simple piece of pan-seared protein.
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8 servings
- ½ cup ghee
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Warm the ghee in a small saucepan over low heat until just melted and fluid, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 3–4 minutes until it is warm but no longer steaming.
- 2
Whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic (if using), salt, and black pepper into the warm ghee until evenly combined.
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