Charred Lemon-Shallot Chutney

Name: Charred Lemon-Shallot Chutney
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large lemon; 4 medium shallots; 2 tablespoons sugar; ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 to taste salt and pepper; ⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh chives; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

A vibrant condiment combining charred lemons and shallots with balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. This sweet-tart chutney features caramelized citrus and aromatic shallots, finished with fresh chives and extra virgin olive oil.

8 servings

31 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 large lemon
•4 medium shallots
•2 tablespoons sugar
•¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•1 to taste salt and pepper
•⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar
•2 tablespoons fresh chives
•2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss lemon, shallots, sugar, and 1/4 cup oil in a large bowl to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture out evenly on prepared sheet; set bowl aside.
5 min
2.
Broil lemon-shallot mixture until beginning to char in spots, 8-10 minutes. Turn lemon rounds and shallot slices over and broil until almost completely charred, 6 minutes, watching closely (once they begin to char, they can darken very quickly; discard any burnt lemon or shallot). Let cool.
16 min
3.
Coarsely chop mixture. Place in reserved bowl and stir in vinegar, chives, Dijon mustard, and remaining 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Chutney can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
10 min