Flavoured Butters: Lemon & Garlic

Next up in our butter series is a bright, zesty staple to keep in your freezer; Lemon & Garlic Butter.

We’ve been loving it melted over PACK’D peas (so simple, so good) and served alongside our fish pie. A classic combo for a reason!

Ingredients

• 250g butter, room temperature
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 head roasted garlic, cloves squeezed out
• Zest of 2 lemons

Method

1. Roast your garlic

Slice the top off a whole garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 180°C for about 35 minutes until soft, caramelised and sweet. Allow to cool, then squeeze out the cloves.

2. Make the butter

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, roasted garlic, lemon zest, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and evenly mixed. 

3. Roll & wrap

Transfer the butter onto a sheet of baking paper and roll into a log. Twist the ends to seal.

4. Freeze for later

Pop the log into the freezer. Once set, you can slice off a disc whenever you want a fast flavour boost.

How We Use It

This butter lifts almost anything and a little goes a long way!

Some favourites from the ByRuby kitchen:

• Melted over PACK’D peas for a speedy, vibrant side, served alongside our Fish Pie
  
• Swirled through rice, couscous or quinoa
• Drizzled over baked salmon or white fish
  

You can pick up a ByRuby serves 2 dish and PACK'D veggies at Ocado for just £10 until 24/02/26. The perfect opportunity to try this recipe and give your freezer a makeover!