Salmoriglio Sauce
Salmoriglio is a Sicilian condiment made from fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and olive oil. It's bright, zingy and goes with just about anything!
Servings: 6
Calories: 166kcal
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest packed
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves packed
- ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and garlic to a blender.
- Pulse the herbs and garlic a few times to roughly chop and combine.
- With the blender running on low speed, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth, vibrant green sauce. Be careful not to over-blend to retain a bright green color.
- Add salt and pepper, and pulse briefly to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then let sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavor can meld.
Notes
- Use good quality fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Avoid over-blending to maintain the color and texture.
- If you don't have a blender, just finely chop all the ingredients and mix together.
- Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.
- This is a very forgiving and adaptable sauce - taste, adjust and make it your own!
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg
