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Anchovy Butter

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended

time.

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
4 teaspoons minced drained bottled capers
3 flat anchovy fillets, minced and mashed to a paste
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl cream together the butter, the capers, the anchovy paste, the garlic paste, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the butter stand, covered, in a cool place for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Serve the butter with veal or seafood.

TagsSpreadsCondimentAnchovyFishSeafoodNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookGourmet
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