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Scallions with Lemon Parsley Butter

3.8

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Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Cooks' note:

Scallions can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in a microwave.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

10 bunches scallions
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, well softened
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Trim roots from scallions, leaving ends intact, and remove any bruised outer leaves. Trim greens, leaving a 9-inch length of white and green parts.

    Step 2

    Cook scallions in a deep 12-inch skillet of boiling salted water until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    While scallions are cooking, stir together butter, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.

    Step 4

    Drain scallions in a colander, then arrange in a shallow serving dish and gently brush with lemon parsley butter.

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