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Lemon-Caper Butter Rub

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1/3 cup

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon capers, drained and mashed
1 teaspoon packed grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon House Herbs (page 233) or other Italian herb blend
1 tablespoon diced yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together the butter, capers, lemon zest, garlic powder, herbs, onion, salt, and pepper.

  2. Make Ahead

    Step 2

    Prepare the butter rub up to 1 week in advance.

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