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BUTTERED NEW CARROTS WITH TARRAGON OIL – PERFECT SIDE FOR LAMB ROAST

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BUTTERED NEW CARROTS WITH TARRAGON OIL – PERFECT SIDE FOR LAMB ROAST

BUTTERED NEW CARROTS WITH TARRAGON OIL – PERFECT SIDE FOR LAMB ROAST

Celebrate Easter with this fabulous buttery carrot side infused with fragrant tarragon oil and fresh lemon juice. This dish pairs beautifully with roast lamb or any springtime meal, offering a delicate balance of sweetness and herbaceous zest.

🕒 Prep Time: 10 min

🍳 Cook Time: 15 min
🍽️ Servings: 2-3

🥕 Ingredients

  • 2 bunches new carrots (about 10 small carrots)
  • 1 tbsp butter (20–25 g)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp tarragon puree (leftover from tarragon oil preparation) or 1 fresh tarragon sprig, finely chopped (~1/2 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tbsp tarragon oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Boil the carrots in salted water over medium heat until tender when pierced with a fork (about 10–15 minutes after boiling).
  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the carrots to a saucepan or skillet that fits them snugly. Add 50 ml of the cooking water, sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and crush the garlic clove over the carrots.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Add butter and stir gently to melt it slowly. When butter has melted and the liquid starts boiling again, add the tarragon puree or chopped fresh tarragon.
  5. Continue simmering for 3–4 minutes, turning the carrots gently so they are evenly coated in the thickening sauce. Avoid letting the sauce reduce too much to prevent burning or bitterness.
  6. When the sauce is syrupy and leaves a clean trail when stirred with a wooden spoon, remove the pan from heat.
  7. Immediately stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  8. Transfer the carrots to a serving platter and drizzle with tarragon oil. Serve warm. These carrots reheat beautifully.

💡 Tips

  • Use fresh new carrots for the sweetest flavor and tender texture.
  • Be careful not to over-reduce the butter sauce to avoid bitterness.
  • Tarragon oil adds an elegant herbal note—if unavailable, use a mild olive oil infused with fresh tarragon.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with lamb or spring vegetables.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Easter or springtime meals
  • Roast lamb or grilled meats
  • Elegant dinner side dishes

📝 Final Thoughts

This buttered new carrot recipe with tarragon oil is a simple yet sophisticated side that elevates your Easter or any special meal. Its vibrant flavors and luscious texture complement lamb perfectly, bringing fresh seasonal tastes to your table.