Beef Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and impossibly versatile, this compound ghee brings together zesty lemon, fragrant dill, and rich clarified butter into something that feels far more special than the handful of ingredients involved. It comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just melt, whisk, and let it set — making it one of those effortless kitchen staples you'll wonder how you lived without. Because it's built entirely on ghee rather than butter or any animal-based protein, it sidesteps beef entirely while still delivering that deep, satisfying richness you want from a finishing fat. Spoon it over grilled fish or roasted vegetables and it melts into every crevice, carrying lemon and dill into each bite. It also works beautifully over cauliflower rice when you want something simple to feel a little more luxurious. The optional garlic adds a subtle savory backbone, but even without it the balance of citrus and herb is completely satisfying. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll have two weeks of instant flavor upgrades waiting in the fridge.
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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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