Scallions with Lemon Parsley Butter |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr 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 |
Directions:
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.
2. Cook scallions in a deep 12-inch skillet of boiling salted water until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. While scallions are cooking, stir together butter, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Drain scallions in a colander, then arrange in a shallow serving dish and gently brush with lemon parsley butter.
5. Cooks' note: Scallions can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in a microwave.
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