Gelatin Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, 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 comes together in minutes on the stovetop — no baking, no complicated technique, just a gentle melt and a good whisk. Many flavored butters and spreads rely on gelatin or stabilizers to hold their shape, but this one firms up naturally as the ghee cools, making it a genuinely clean option without any compromise on texture. Spoon it over grilled fish or roasted vegetables and it melts into a glossy, restaurant-worthy finish that tastes like you spent a lot more effort than you did. The optional garlic adds a subtle savory backbone, while the lemon zest keeps everything bright and fresh rather than heavy. A jar of this in the fridge means you're always one spoonful away from elevating a weeknight dinner into something worth talking about.
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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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