Peanut Free Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt
There is something quietly luxurious about a dish this simple done exactly right. Crisp, peppery radishes paired with cold, salted butter is a classic French bistro move that feels effortless yet genuinely impressive on any table. The cold butter softens just slightly as you drag a radish through it, creating a rich, creamy contrast to the sharp bite of the vegetable. A scatter of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that makes the whole plate look like it belongs in a cookbook. For anyone navigating nut-free eating, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air — just whole vegetables, real butter, and good salt, with zero hidden ingredients to worry about. It works equally well as an appetizer, a snack, or a light side alongside a bigger spread. Keep extra flaky sea salt on the table and let everyone season to their own taste.
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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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