Barley Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, this compound-style 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 just a handful of clean, whole-food ingredients — no fillers, no grain-derived additives, and nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding barley or other gluten-adjacent grains. Many flavored butters and finishing sauces on store shelves sneak in malt, modified starches, or grain-based thickeners, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. The technique is simple: melt, whisk, and let it set to a soft, spreadable consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you spoon it over. Draped over grilled fish or roasted vegetables, it melts into a glossy, citrusy sauce that tastes like something from a proper restaurant kitchen. The optional garlic adds a gentle savory backbone, while the lemon zest keeps every bite tasting fresh and lively. Keep a jar in the fridge and you have an instant flavor upgrade ready to go for the next two weeks.
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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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