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Creamy Garlic Scape Compound Butter

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A simple and flavorful compound butter made with garlic scapes, lemon juice, and herbs, perfect for enhancing grilled meats, vegetables, and seafood with a fresh, garlicky richness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4–5 garlic scapes, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter by leaving it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
  2. Rinse garlic scapes under cold water, pat dry, and finely chop into small, uniform pieces.
  3. Wash and finely chop fresh parsley if using.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, chopped garlic scapes, parsley, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper if using.
  5. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl. For a smoother texture, pulse the mixture a few times in a food processor.
  6. Lay out plastic wrap or parchment paper, spoon the compound butter onto it, and roll into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal.
  7. Chill the wrapped butter log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
  8. Slice rounds of the compound butter and place on hot grilled meats, fish, or vegetables just before serving to let it melt.

Notes

If butter is not softened, cut into small cubes and let sit for 10 minutes. Use tender parts of garlic scapes only. For dairy-free, use a plant-based butter substitute. The butter melts best when added after grilling, not cooked directly on the grill. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Flavors deepen if made a day ahead.

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Keywords: compound butter, garlic scape butter, grilling butter, garlic butter, grilling condiment, spring recipe, garlic scapes, homemade butter

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