Legume Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, this compound ghee is the kind of finishing touch that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel genuinely special. The combination of fresh dill, lemon zest, and a whisper of garlic transforms clarified butter into something you'll want to spoon over everything — grilled fish, roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, you name it. Because it's built entirely on whole, clean ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden legume-derived additives or fillers that often sneak into flavored butters and cooking sauces. The technique is refreshingly low-effort: melt, whisk, and let it set. You can keep a jar in the fridge for up to two weeks, which means a restaurant-quality finishing sauce is always just a gentle rewarm away. It's the kind of staple that quietly upgrades your entire cooking routine.
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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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