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.

Prep Time
180 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
8
Calories
180 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Drain the artichoke hearts and pat them very dry. Chop them roughly.
~5 min - 2
Finely chop the anchovy fillets. Mince the garlic.
~3 min - 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
Add the eggs and heavy cream to the food processor. Process until just combined.
~2 min - 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
Arrange half of the chopped anchovy fillets in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
~2 min - 7
Spoon half of the artichoke mixture over the anchovies, spreading it evenly.
~2 min - 8
Repeat the layers with the remaining anchovies and then the remaining artichoke mixture.
~3 min - 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
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the terrine is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
~60 min - 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
To make the drizzle, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and za'atar in a small bowl.
~2 min - 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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