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At its simplest, you can serve bottarga pate with thick wedges of lemon, crostini or crackers and a glass of chilled white wine or rose. Appetizer? Check. If you’re looking to turn this into a ...

You only need a little dip of this rich and delicious pâté, which is great on crackers. Using clarified butter means it keeps longer. First clarify the butter. Put it in a small saucepan and melt.