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Roasted Garlic Butter with Parmesan and Anchovies Recipe

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This Roasted Garlic Butter recipe elevates your dishes with a rich blend of roasted garlic, parmesan, and anchovies, creating a flavorful butter perfect for slathering on bread, steak, chicken, fish, or steamed vegetables. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this versatile sauce adds gourmet flair to everyday meals and special roasts alike.

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 150g (approximately 2/3 cup), enough for 6 to 8 people as a sauce

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 large head of garlic, cloves separated but skin on
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Butter Mixture

  • 2 tbsp roasted garlic paste (from above)
  • 125g (1 stick / 8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste or finely chopped whole anchovies
  • 25g (1/4 cup very tightly packed) parmesan, finely grated using a microplane
  • 1/4 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt

Optional Finish

  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely minced

Instructions

  1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Place the separated garlic cloves on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Wrap the garlic securely in the foil packet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and paste-like. Once roasted, allow to cool and then squeeze the garlic flesh out into a bowl.
  2. Prepare Roasted Garlic Butter: Measure 2 tablespoons of the roasted garlic paste into a small bowl. Add the softened unsalted butter, anchovy paste (or chopped anchovies), finely grated parmesan, and salt. Using a stick blender, blitz the mixture until smooth and well combined. Stir in the minced parsley if you are using it to add freshness and color.
  3. Using the Butter: Use the roasted garlic butter immediately by adding a dab on hot steak, grilled chicken, fish, or steamed vegetables to melt luxuriously over them. Alternatively, shape it into a log, refrigerate until firm, then slice and place on hot dishes to enjoy slowly melting butter. This butter also pairs wonderfully with dinner rolls or as an addition to roasted beef dishes like rump cap (picanha).

Notes

  • If making alongside a rump cap roast, you can roast the garlic at a lower temperature (140°C/285°F) wrapped in foil for 1 hour along with the roast for convenience.
  • Anchovy paste adds a depth of savory umami, but finely chopped whole anchovies can be used as a substitute.
  • You can refrigerate the butter shaped into a log and slice as needed for easy serving and portion control.
  • Parsley is optional but adds a fresh, herbal note and makes the butter visually appealing.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Western

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/roasted-garlic-butter-with-parmesan-and-anchovies-recipe/