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Gremolata Recipe (Italian Lemon Parsley Condiment)
An Italian herby and tangy condiment or sauce used on chicken, meat, seafood, or pasta.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 113 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups flat leaf parsley
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Chop the parsley in a food processor.
- Then add the garlic and the zest of lemon and turn the food processor a few more times.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix with the juice of lemon, olive oil, and salt.
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Notes
- Fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest are essential for the best flavor. Avoid dried or pre-minced ingredients.
- Keep parsley fresh longer by storing it in a glass of water in the fridge, covered loosely with a plastic bag.
- Chop the parsley as finely as possible to ensure an even distribution of flavors. Use a food processor to quickly and evenly chop the parsley. Pulse it a few times rather than running continuously to avoid over-processing.
- Mince the garlic finely to avoid large, overpowering chunks. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the garlic while chopping. This helps break down the garlic into a paste and enhances its flavor.
- Only zest the yellow part of the lemon skin, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath.
- Lemon juice adds a fresh, tangy flavor but too much can overpower the dish. Start with half the lemon juice, taste, and then add more if needed to suit your preference.
- Prepare gremolata up to a day ahead and store in the fridge. Bring it to room temperature before serving to enhance its flavors.
- Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like adding herbs or spices to suit your dish. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, or swap lemon zest with orange zest for a sweeter note.
Nutrition Information
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.