Intro
This past week marked the busiest our little shop has seen since it’s opening. We opened our doors and filled the table four of the past seven days and although my body is tired my heart is so full. News is spreading, inquiries are filling my inbox and I’m constantly on the hunt for inspiration for what to feed the people at the table. Again, heart full.
I’ve been wanting to share this recipe with you all for some time. We’ve served this Garlic Confit toast at the shop no less than four times and each time I am asked for the recipe. Perhaps begged is more accurate. But in typical Ashley form I strayed even further from the original recipe and turned the Garlic Confit toast into a sandwich adding a bit of arugula and prosciutto because what isn’t improved with arugula and prosciutto?
This recipe is an adaptation from one I spotted on BonAppetit.com It’s marries sweet, simmered garlic with Parmesan, a bit of heat from a chili or chili flakes and lemon zest (which really is the the humble star of the recipe) into a buttery spread of our dreams. Broiled in the oven the toast beautifully bronzes, the cheese crisps, and the lemon remains bright enough to tame the heft of the other ingredients. Just the toast on its own is enough but in sandwich form it’s quite possibly even more magical.
*This post was created in partnership with La Brea Bakery. In this recipe I’ve used the La Brea Reserve which embraces the beauty and dignity of farming and the true taste of real food by using a single origin heirloom wheat in every loaf they bake. Look for the Reserve label at select Kroger stores in the specialty cheese shop. For a coupon and to find the store nearest you click this link.
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Garlic Confit, Arugula and Prosciutto Sandwich
Serves 4, Makes 2 La Brea Reserve Demi-Baguette Sandwiches
Garlic Confit recipe adapted from BonAppetit.com
Ingredients
Garlic Confit
1 head garlic, cloves peeled
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 small Calabrian chili or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Sea salt
Sandwich Assembly
2 La Brea Reserve Demi Baguette, sliced in half
4 cups arugula
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 thin slices prosciutto
Instructions
In a small saucepan add the garlic, butter and olive oil. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat and simmer until the cloves are copper in color, tender and incredibly fragrant, about 40 minutes. Cool for at least 20 minutes.
In a food processor, mortar and pestle or bowl combine the garlic confit, Parmesan, oregano, lemon zest, chili and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well to combine and break up the garlic cloves.
Taste and add more salt if needed.
Slather this spread on each half of the baguettes. Place on a sheet pan then broil until bubbly and golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely and don’t walk away as it can go from perfection to disaster in just a moment.
Remove the tray from the oven and allow to cool for a few moments while you prepare the arugula.
In a large bowl toss the arugula with the olive oil and lemon juice.
One two of the baguette halves add 5 pieces of prosciutto then cap that with a handful of arugula.
Add the other baguette halves then slice the sandwiches in half and serve.
I often put a head of garlic in the oven along with other things (dinner, not bakery!). It cooks slowly, and the confit cloves are so delicious when spread on bread.
This takes it to another level. The cheese and the lemon zest are brilliant. Parmesan is a little salty, so you not only have that rich cheese taste but a little saltiness, too.
Thank you for specifying the amount of lemon zest not based on some portion of the lemon. Could you give an approximate weight for the Parmesan? Is the Parmesan grated with a microplane or a coarser grater?
THIS sounds amazing. I love the use of the La Brea bread. I always use theirs for garlic bread because the inside is soft and fluffy enough. Love this recipe and can’t wait to try it.
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very creative recipe, wow, garlic confit, nice, love all of these ingredients together, thank you
Looks delicious and yummy. I’m a big fan of Arugula, I love the tangy flavor. Apparently, it has lots of health benefits too. I will try this one soon.
This recipe looks very delicious and yummy! Garlic recipe is always one of my favorite. I will make this recipe at home.
This looks freaking fantastic!!! I love roasted garlic on toast but I’ve never tried it braised (is that right?) like this. I can’t wait to try it! I’m also coming up to Seattle this summer and am hoping to catch your little shop on my way out to Bainsbridge island. I’d love the opportunity to officially meet you! 🙂
Looks like a new recipe for my favorite sandwich with Garlic. Will test it soon.