Chef John’s Nasturtium Butter




Ingredients:
1/2 cup nasturtium flower petals, washed and patted dry 

1 pinch salt 

1.4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 

Instructions:
Smash flower petals with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. 

Stir butter and smashed petals together in a bowl until well-combined. 

Place butter in the center of a piece of plastic wrap, wrap the butter, roll into a small log shape, and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. 

To serve, slice off a pat of nasturtium butter and let it slowly melt over grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables. 
