A delicious condiment bursting with the summery flavors of fresh basil and lemon. This Lemon Basil Oil is delightful for dipping and drizzling.
Course
Condiment
Cuisine
American
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time2minutes
Total Time22minutes
Servings1081-teaspoon servings
Calories36kcal
AuthorChris Scheuer
Ingredients
2cupsfresh basiltightly packed
finely grated zest from 3 medium lemons
1cupsunflower oilor other neutral flavored oil
1cupextra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Bring a medium size pot of water to a boil. Add basil leaves and cook for 30 seconds. Quickly drain basil and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
Wring as much water as you can out of the basil by squeezing it in your hand, then wrap basil in several thickness of paper towels and squeeze again.
Add basil, lemon zest and sunflower oil to a blender container and blend for 1 minute until mixture is finely pureed.
Pour mixture into a small saucepan and add olive oil. Heat on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes, just until mixture begins to bubble slightly at the edges. Do not boil!
Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer (the finer, the better) into a jar or storage container.
Store in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks or freeze in small containers for 3-4 months.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Basil Oil
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Potassium 1mg0%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 1mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.