"Garlic scapes pop up in late spring and early summer, the flower stems of garlic plants. Trimmed before they bloom, they have a fresh garlicky flavor with a texture and sweetness similar to other spring vegetables like green beans or asparagus. They have a short season, so you should act fast if you see garlic scapes at the grocery store or farmers' market."
"It is best to make compound butter with unsalted butter. Adding salt is simple and easy, but reducing it is almost impossible once it is incorporated. For garlic scape compound butter, start with equal amounts of quality unsalted butter and trimmed, chopped garlic scapes. Soften the butter by whipping it, either using a stand mixer or good old elbow grease."
Garlic scapes are the flower stems of garlic plants that appear in late spring and early summer and offer a fresh garlicky flavor with a texture and sweetness similar to green beans or asparagus. Their season is short but they keep in the refrigerator up to three weeks and can also be pickled. A simple compound butter highlights garlic scapes with just unsalted butter, garlic scapes, salt, and lemon juice. Make it with equal amounts of softened unsalted butter and chopped scapes, mix thoroughly, roll into a parchment log, chill for one to two hours, and slice to serve on toast, fish, vegetables, or potatoes.
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