Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes 10 servings

　　10 bunches scallions

　　1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, well softened

　　1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

　　2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Step 1

Trim roots from scallions, leaving ends intact, and remove any bruised outer leaves. Trim greens, leaving a 9-inch length of white and green parts.

　　

Step 2

Cook scallions in a deep 12-inch skillet of boiling salted water until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

　　

Step 3

While scallions are cooking, stir together butter, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.

　　

Step 4

Drain scallions in a colander, then arrange in a shallow serving dish and gently brush with lemon parsley butter.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Scallions can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in a microwave.