Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, 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. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a small saucepan and a whisk, making it one of those effortless kitchen staples you'll want to keep on hand at all times. Every ingredient here is whole and clean — no dyes, no synthetic additives, no mystery stabilizers that sneak into store-bought flavored butters and spreads. The lemon juice and zest give it a lively citrus punch while the fresh dill keeps things bright and garden-fresh, and a hint of garlic (totally optional) adds just enough savory depth to make it genuinely craveable. Spoon it over grilled fish or roasted vegetables straight from the oven and watch it melt into a glossy, flavor-packed finish. It firms up beautifully at room temperature or in the fridge, so you can keep a jar ready for up to two weeks and reach for it whenever a dish needs a little lift.
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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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