Sicilian Salmoriglio Sauce
Originating in sunny southern Italy, Sicilian Salmoriglio is a bright, vibrant lemon herb sauce that's fabulous on chicken, seafood, pork, steak, eggs, veggies... you name it!
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup neutral-flavored oil avocado, sunflower, safflower, grape seed, canola, vegetable and peanut oils will all work
- ¼ cup hot tap water
- finely grated zest from 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice more to taste
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves loosely packed - 20-22g
- ½ cup oregano leaves loosely packed - 10-12g
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed - 10-12g
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine everything except the olive oil in a blender or food processor container. Blend for 2 minutes until nice and smooth. You may need to stop once or twice and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the container.
- With the machine off, use a spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the blender or food processor container.
- Continue to process again and slowly add the olive oil over 45-60 seconds until nice and smooth.
- Taste and add more lemon juice or salt, if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Shake well before using.
- This sauce can also be frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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Makes just under 2 cups of sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg