Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe
This roasted garlic butter recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful spread perfect for enhancing steaks, grilled chicken, fish, and steamed vegetables. Infused with roasted garlic, anchovy paste, and parmesan, this butter adds a gourmet touch to any meal and can be served softened or chilled as slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup (enough to serve 8-10 as a condiment) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 large head of garlic, cloves separated but skins on
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Butter Mixture
- 2 tbsp roasted garlic (from above)
- 125g (1 stick / 8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp anchovy paste (or finely chopped whole anchovies, see Note 1)
- 25g (1/4 cup very tightly packed) parmesan, finely grated using microplane
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt or cooking salt
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- Roast garlic preparation: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Place the separated garlic cloves with skins on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle a pinch of salt. Wrap the garlic securely in the foil and roast for 30 minutes or until the garlic flesh becomes very soft and paste-like when tested on a large clove.
- Extract roasted garlic: Carefully open the foil when the garlic has cooled enough to handle. Squeeze out the soft roasted garlic flesh into a small bowl, discarding the skins.
- Prepare the butter mixture: Measure out 2 tablespoons of the roasted garlic paste and transfer it to another bowl. Add the softened unsalted butter, anchovy paste, finely grated parmesan, and kosher salt to the bowl.
- Blend the butter: Use a stick blender to thoroughly combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Stir in the minced parsley if you are using it for a fresh herbal note.
- Usage and storage: Use the roasted garlic butter immediately by adding a dollop to steaks, grilled chicken, fish, or steamed vegetables. It is also outstanding served with dinner rolls. Alternatively, shape the butter into a log, refrigerate until firm, and slice it as needed for easy serving and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Note 1: Anchovy paste can be substituted with finely chopped whole anchovies for a stronger umami flavor.
- For best results, use high-quality unsalted butter and freshly grated parmesan.
- The roasted garlic can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
- This butter enhances a wide variety of dishes and is especially delightful when slightly softened for spreading.
Keywords: roasted garlic butter, garlic butter spread, steak butter, compound butter, garlic condiment, roasted garlic, anchovy paste butter
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