What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

  • 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (or 1 tsp anchovy paste)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 large egg yolk (or substitute 2 Tbsp mayonnaise for safety)

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

Let’s Cook

  1. In a medium bowl, mash the anchovies and garlic into a paste using a fork.

  2. Whisk in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and the egg yolk (or mayonnaise substitute) until smooth.

  3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to form a creamy emulsion.

  4. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Use immediately or refrigerate in a covered jar for up to 3 days.

Written by Lucas Murdock

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