Aromatic Wild Garlic Butter with a Hint of Lemon
Discover how easy it is to make your own delicious wild garlic butter! This homemade butter will enchant you with its fresh aroma and a delicate citrus note. It's perfect as a spread for bread, with grilled dishes, or for enhancing your favorite meals.
Preparation
15 min.
Cook / Bake
0 min.
Servings
8
Calories
280 kcal
Ingredients
for 8 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 250 gunsalted butter(softened)Milch
- 50 gfresh wild garlic leaves
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tsplemon zest
- 1 pinchsalt(to taste)
- 1 pinchblack pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
Wash the wild garlic leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Finely chop the wild garlic.
In a bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped wild garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Mix all ingredients well until everything is evenly combined. You can use a fork, a whisk, or an electric mixer for this.
Season the wild garlic butter with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix again briefly.
Shape the finished butter into a roll using parchment paper or plastic wrap, or transfer it into a small airtight container. Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for it to firm up.
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Varianten
- Add a finely minced clove of garlic for an extra kick.
- Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy note.
Ersatz & Alternativen
- If fresh wild garlic is unavailable, use frozen wild garlic, or a blend of fresh parsley and chives with a small amount of minced garlic.
- For a dairy-free version, use a high-quality plant-based butter alternative.
Aufbewahrung
Store the wild garlic butter in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Einfrieren
You can freeze wild garlic butter for up to 3 months. Portion it into smaller logs or cubes before freezing for easier use.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280 kcal
Protein
0.5 g
Carbohydrates
0.7 g
Fat
30.5 g
Fiber
0.2 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/aromatic-wild-garlic-butter-with-a-hint-of-lemon
