CHARRED SCALLION BUTTER

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Use this compound butter of smoky cast-iron seared scallions and lime to top everything from steamed fish to grilled steaks.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Bon Appétit     Green Onion/Scallion     Summer     Grill     Fish     Sauce     Butter     Lime     Lime Juice

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches scallions, trimmed, halved crosswise
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high until smoking hot. Add scallions and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly blackened, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool; coarsely chop.
  • Mix scallions, lime zest, and lime juice into butter in a medium bowl until evely blended; season with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Butter can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.

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