Commander's Palace Garlic-Anchovy Salad Dressing

Here is a wonderful salad dressing I received from my buddy Bill in New Orleans. I finally made it earlier this week and decided it was good enough to keep. It is from the Commanders Palace Restaurant...the famous training grounds of many great chefs. He is a neighbor of the Brennan's and every now and again they share some of their recipes with him. This is a variation of a Caesar Salad. It looks awful, but please try it as the garlic and anchovies are blended in just the right proportions to "balance" each other.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces anchovy fillet *
• 12 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1 egg
• 1/4 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup Parmesan, fresh, grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place all except oil in food processor.
2. Process and add oil slowly while processor is running.
3. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

* The anchovy are packaged in small tins. Two ounces is about 12 fillets or 2 tablespoons.

Attribution

Posted by BBQ GURU at Recipe Goldmine 6/14/01 6:53:39 am.