LEEKS WITH ANCHOVY BUTTER
Leeks have gone in and out of favor throughout history. Here they're prepared as the more-esteemed asparagus: Blanched, then slathered with butter mixed with pungent anchovy (another looked-down-upon ingredient).
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using cooking twine, tie the leeks into two bunches. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the leeks and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drop into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain, then press out excess water on a towel. Set cut-side up in a large baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the butter, anchovies, parsley, basil, shallot and lemon juice in a large bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until well blended and the anchovies have dissolved into a paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread the butter mixture over the cut sides of the leeks. Bake for 5 minutes or until warmed through. Squeeze over more lemon juice, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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PasiakaSarah Fifita
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the anchovy butter sauce was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Natalie Oliver
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable. I highly recommend this dish.
Hasnain Imran
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the leeks, and they all asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Enerst Ngluze
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the leeks, and they ate them all up. The anchovy butter sauce was also a hit with them.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The anchovy butter sauce was surprisingly delicious, and it really complemented the leeks. I will definitely be making this dish again.
A Maggard
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I had some leeks that were starting to wilt, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The leeks were delicious, and the anchovy butter sauce was really flavorful.
Rupan Rupan
[email protected]This was my first time cooking leeks, and I was really impressed. They were so easy to prepare, and the anchovy butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Vickie Mejia
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The leeks are always perfectly cooked, and the anchovy butter sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with rice or pasta.
Selva Sinthu
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable. I highly recommend this dish.
Michelle McClain
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the leeks, and they all asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again.
marycynthia ngozi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the leeks, and they ate them all up. The anchovy butter sauce was also a hit with them.
Benon Gavin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The anchovy butter sauce was surprisingly delicious, and it really complemented the leeks. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Sunita Nayyar
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I had some leeks that were starting to wilt, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The leeks were delicious, and the anchovy butter sauce was really flavorful.
Ayesiga Phionah
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the anchovy butter sauce was rich and decadent. I highly recommend this dish.
Its Tanim
[email protected]This was my first time cooking leeks, and I was really impressed. They were so easy to prepare, and the anchovy butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Diana Mendez
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The leeks are always perfectly cooked, and the anchovy butter is so flavorful. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes and a green salad.
Lawrence Kohler
[email protected]This leek dish was incredibly delicious! The combination of the leeks, anchovy butter, and white wine was perfect. The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the anchovy butter added a wonderful savory richness. I would definitely make this dish again.