Fructose Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and deeply savory, this compound ghee transforms simple weeknight proteins and vegetables into something that feels genuinely special. The combination of fresh dill, lemon zest, and a whisper of garlic blooms beautifully into the warm clarified butter, creating a finishing sauce that's as versatile as it is fragrant. For anyone navigating fructose sensitivities, finding a flavored butter or sauce without hidden fruit-derived sweeteners or high-fructose ingredients can be a real challenge — this one keeps things clean with straightforward, whole-food ingredients from start to finish. The technique is refreshingly simple: melt, whisk, and let it set. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or cauliflower rice and it instantly elevates the plate. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so making a batch means you always have something on hand to make a plain piece of protein taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen.
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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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