Charred Scallion Butter

Name: Charred Scallion Butter
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 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

By Alison Roman

April 1, 2016

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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.

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