Emulsifier 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. Ghee is naturally free of milk solids and the emulsifiers that sneak into so many commercial butter spreads and finishing sauces, making it a clean, straightforward base you can actually trust. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — nothing processed, nothing hidden — so you know exactly what you're spooning onto your plate. The technique is beautifully simple: melt, whisk, and let it set to a soft, spreadable consistency that clings perfectly to whatever it touches. Spoon it over grilled fish or roasted vegetables and it melts into a glossy, garlicky, citrus-forward sauce in seconds. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so making a batch means you always have a flavor-packed finishing touch ready to go. Once you have a jar of this in your refrigerator, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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