BHA & BHT 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. It's the kind of finishing touch that turns a simple piece of grilled fish or a tray of roasted vegetables into a proper meal worth sitting down for. For anyone navigating preservative-free eating, store-bought flavored butters and finishing oils are often a minefield of synthetic additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole, clean ingredients you can actually recognize. Ghee is the base here, which means it's already free from milk solids and brings a naturally nutty, golden flavor that plain butter simply can't match. A quick whisk of lemon juice, zest, fresh dill, and a little sea salt is all it takes to build something bright and complex. It firms up beautifully at room temperature or in the fridge, making it easy to keep a jar on hand for the week ahead. Spoon it over cauliflower rice, melt it onto roasted carrots, or let it pool over a fillet straight off the grill — it elevates just about everything it touches.
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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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