Fennel Butter ft. May's Spice of the Month

May 31, 2018

Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. One of our favorite ways to enjoy fennel is in an Italian style sausage – a delicious addition to a pasta sauce or in a lasagna.

We love Fennel | Spice of the Month | Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store in Langley, BC

Fennel Butter

This simple compound butter is a delicious addition to grilled chicken, oven roasted salmon or steamed carrots.

A Well Seasoned Recipe - Visit us in store on 64th Avenue, in Langley, BC

Ingredients

½ lb. unsalted butter, diced and softened to room temperature
1 tbsp. toasted, ground fennel seeds (available in store at Well Seasoned)
salt and white pepper (available in store at Well Seasoned)
1 squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the butter, fennel seeds and a good amount of salt & pepper. Use a wooden spoon to mix until combined and then continue mixing vigorously until the butter looks light and fluffy. Have a taste, add a little lemon juice and check the seasoning.
Once you are happy with the flavour, use a spatula to transfer to an appropriate container. The butter will last about 3 weeks in the fridge.