Author Notes
This dish reminds me of bagna cauda, with a twist. This rendering adds a few classic Caesar salad flavors, and toasted almonds, for fun. - mariaraynal —mariaraynal
Test Kitchen Notes
For a dish that's packed with assertive flavors -- garlic and anchovy -- it also contains a whole lot of subtlety. Roasting the broccoli caramelzes the tips, giving it both a little crispness and nuttiness. The nut flavor is echoed in the toasted almonds and a squeeze of Meyer lemon perks up the whole. This is a dish that's easy enough for a weeknight meal and impressive enough for a dinner party. - A&M —The Editors
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Ingredients
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1
head of broccoli, chopped into florets
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3 tablespoons
butter
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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2
anchovy fillets
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a splash of white wine
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a big squeeze of lemon, preferably Meyer
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Parmesan cheese, for dusting
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1/4 cup
sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
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salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425. Arrange broccoli florets on a Silpat or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes and remove.
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In a small skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and anchovy and saute for about three minutes. Add wine and lemon and allow to reduce for a minute or two. Season with black pepper if desired.
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Meantime, in another small skillet over medium heat, toast almonds until they are lightly browned, taking care not to burn them.
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Drizzle sauce and sprinkle almonds and parmesan cheese over broccoli, then serve. Or, dip the broccoli in the sauce at the table. Enjoy!
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