Description
This Roasted Garlic Butter recipe combines the mellow sweetness of slow-roasted garlic with savory anchovy paste, sharp parmesan, and fresh parsley for a rich, flavorful compound butter that’s perfect for spreading on bread, melting over grilled meats, or jazzing up your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 large head of garlic (separate the cloves but keep skin on)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Compound Butter
- 2 tbsp roasted garlic (prepared 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 cooking salt or kosher salt
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 140°C (285°F) or 120°C fan-forced. Take the separated but skin-on garlic cloves, toss them in olive oil and a pinch of salt, then wrap them tightly in foil. Place the wrapped garlic in the oven and roast for 30 minutes until the cloves become soft, golden, and caramelized.
- Prepare the Roasted Garlic: Once fully cooled, squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl. Mash them into a smooth paste with a fork.
- Mix Compound Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, mashed roasted garlic, anchovy paste (or minced anchovies), finely grated parmesan, cooking or kosher salt, and minced parsley if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Chill and Store: Spoon the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment or plastic wrap, shape it into a log or block, then tightly wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up. Use within a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Note 1: Anchovy paste adds a rich umami depth to the butter without overpowering the garlic. If unavailable, finely chopped whole anchovies are a good substitute.
- This compound butter is excellent on roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or spread on warm bread.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature before mixing for a smooth consistency.
