Macadamia Free Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt
There is something quietly brilliant about a dish that asks almost nothing of you but delivers so much at the table. These crisp, peppery radishes paired with cold salted butter and a shower of flaky sea salt are the kind of appetizer that disappears faster than anything you spent an hour cooking. The sharpness of the radish softens beautifully against the rich, creamy butter, and that contrast is genuinely addictive. A little fresh parsley scattered over the top adds a pop of color and a clean herbal note that makes the whole plate look effortlessly put together. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is as clean as it gets — just fresh produce, good butter, and quality salt with zero hidden ingredients to second-guess. It works beautifully as a starter before dinner, a snack with drinks, or a simple side that lets great produce do all the talking.
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4 servings
- 2 bunches radishes (about 20 radishes), trimmed and scrubbed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt, plus more for the table
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the root tips and leafy tops from the radishes, leaving a short stub of stem on each for easy handling. Scrub under cold running water until clean, then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- 2
Slice the cold butter into thin rounds or small pats and arrange on a small serving plate or in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the butter with the flaky sea salt.
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