Salmoriglio (Southern Italian Herb Sauce)
Salmoriglio is a delicious Italian herb sauce made with oregano, parsley, garlic and lemon. It's vibrant, zingy and full of flavour, the perfect condiment to drizzle over grilled vegetables, fish or meat for an instant flavour kick.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil extra virgin
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¾ cup (15g) fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the fresh parsley and as finely as you can using a knife or mezzaluna, Set aside.
- Add the olive oil, warm water and lemon juice to a bowl and whisk until cloudy and emulsified.
- Add a good pinch of salt and pepper, followed by the chopped parsley, dried oregano and finely minced garlic clove.
- Mix everything together, then serve.
Notes
Prep in advance - the sauce tastes even better if made a few hours in advance. I tend to make it in the morning if I plan on serving it for dinner. It can also be made a few days in advance, which is even better.
Storage - will keep well covered and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 3758IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg
