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Artichoke Heart and Anchovy Terrine with Lemon-Za'atar Drizzle

This elegant appetizer features layers of tender artichoke hearts and briny anchovies, bound together with a savory mixture and baked into a firm terrine. Once chilled and sliced, it offers a complex interplay of bitter, salty, and umami flavors, brightened by a zesty lemon and herbaceous za'atar drizzle.

Artichoke Heart and Anchovy Terrine with Lemon-Za'atar Drizzle

Prep Time

180 min

Difficulty

Hard

Servings

8

Calories

180 kcal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain the artichoke hearts and pat them very dry. Chop them roughly.

    ~5 min
  2. 2

    Finely chop the anchovy fillets. Mince the garlic.

    ~3 min
  3. 3

    In a food processor, combine the chopped artichokes, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped but not puréed.

    ~5 min
  4. 4

    Add the eggs and heavy cream to the food processor. Process until just combined.

    ~2 min
  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.

    ~5 min
  6. 6

    Arrange half of the chopped anchovy fillets in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.

    ~2 min
  7. 7

    Spoon half of the artichoke mixture over the anchovies, spreading it evenly.

    ~2 min
  8. 8

    Repeat the layers with the remaining anchovies and then the remaining artichoke mixture.

    ~3 min
  9. 9

    Place the loaf pan in a larger baking dish. Pour hot water into the larger baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the loaf pan (water bath).

    ~5 min
  10. 10

    Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the terrine is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

    ~60 min
  11. 11

    Remove the loaf pan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

    ~10 min
  12. 12

    To make the drizzle, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and za'atar in a small bowl.

    ~2 min
  13. 13

    To serve, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the terrine from the pan. Slice into 1-inch thick portions and drizzle with the lemon-za'atar mixture.

    ~5 min

Tips

  • Ensuring the artichoke hearts are very dry after draining is crucial for the terrine to set properly.
  • The terrine can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator. It is best served chilled.

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