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Grilled Bread with Catalan Butter

3.8

(7)

Anchovies, capers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes enhance the delicious butter. It is also good melted over grilled fish or chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 hard-boiled large egg yolks
2 tablespoons finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil reserved
8 drained pimiento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped
4 canned anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped
4 teaspoons drained capers
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
12 1/2-inch-thick crusty country-style bread slices (each about 4 x 3 inches)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mash butter and yolks in medium bowl to form paste. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, reserved 1 tablespoon oil and next 6 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and freeze. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8 x 6-inch foil packet with open top. Set atop coals 5 minutes before grilling bread. Grill bread until toasted, about 2 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Spread butter mixture over hot bread. Transfer to platter and serve.

TagsToastSandwichMediterraneanSun-Dried TomatoTomatoVegetableOliveSideStarterSnackDinnerLunchNut FreeVegetarianMake AheadGrillingBon Appétit
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