Garlic Scape Herb Butter
1/2 c or 1 stick of butter
2-3 scapes, finely chopped
1-2 T chopped parsley, finely chopped
1/2 t shredded lemon zest
1/4 t lemon juice
Kosher salt (optional)
Allow the butter to come to room temperature.
Cut the scapes into small pieces.
Place the scapes and parsley leaves into the bowl of the food chopper and process.
Cream the butter until smooth, mix in the scapes and parsley and the lemon zest and juice.
If using unsalted butter sprinkle in a pinch of salt.
Butter can be placed into a bowl and chilled until using or If you are going to shape into a log Place a sheet of plastic wrap on the counter.
Spoon the mixture onto the middle plastic wrap.
Pat the butter into a log shape.
Roll up the plastic and twist the ends, roll the cylinder to create a more even log.
Chill and hour before cutting into rounds.
Serve Scape herb butter on crusty bread, melt onto a grilled steak or chicken, vegetables, or pasta.
