Garlic Scape Butter

Garlic scape butter is a rich, flavourful compound butter with a fresh, mellow garlic kick. Ready in minutes, it's perfect for melting over steak, corn, vegetables, or warm bread.

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings Cup

Ingredients

1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter softened
½ cup (40 g) garlic scapes finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, garlic scapes, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
Transfer the butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and shape it into a log about 1½ inches thick. Roll tightly and twist the ends to seal.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Slice into rounds and serve over steak, grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, seafood, baked potatoes, or warm bread.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted. It should be soft enough to mix easily while still holding its shape.

Choose fresh, firm garlic scapes. Avoid any that are wilted, yellowing, or slimy for the best flavour and texture.

Chop the garlic scapes finely. Smaller pieces distribute more evenly throughout the butter and make cleaner slices.

Don't skip the chill time. Refrigerating the butter for at least 1 hour helps it firm up and makes slicing much easier.

Freeze for later. Wrap the butter tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Slice off rounds as needed or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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