Radish with Butter and Salt
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Radish with Butter and Salt
Description
This recipe presents a straightforward way to enjoy fresh radishes by cutting them in half and spreading softened butter on the flat surface, then finishing with a pinch of sea or kosher salt. Alternatively, the radishes can be served whole with a side of butter and flaky salt for dipping.
The dish emphasizes the natural crunch and peppery flavor of the radish balanced by the creamy richness of butter and seasoning. The butter should be at room temperature to spread easily and accentuate the radish's flavor without overwhelming it.
This simple preparation is suitable as a light appetizer or snack and showcases the quality and freshness of the radishes and butter used.
The note suggests Mediterranean ingredients such as good olive oils and spices as complementary items if desired.
Ingredients
- 8 radish trimmed, fresh
- butter at room temperature, quality
- sea salt to your liking, or kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut each radish in half and arrange them flat side-up. Spread a little butter on each half and finish with a pinch of salt.
- Alternatively, you can serve the trimmed radishes whole with only a little bit of the top cut off. Serve a side of room temperature butter and flakey salt in two small dishes for dipping.
Notes
- Use room temperature, quality butter to ensure easy spreading and flavor balance.
- Serve with flaky salt or sea salt to enhance the natural taste of the radishes.
- This recipe works well as a light snack or appetizer showcasing fresh produce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 19.2kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 309.9mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.8mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.