Lemon Basil Oil

Name: Lemon Basil Oil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 108 1-teaspoon servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil; finely grated zest from 3 medium lemons; 1 cup sunflower oil; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings
108 1-teaspoon servings
Calories
36 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

Lemon Basil Oil

Brielle Kelley

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A delicious condiment bursting with the summery flavors of fresh basil and lemon. This Lemon Basil Oil is delightful for dipping and drizzling.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups fresh basil tightly packed
finely grated zest from 3 medium lemons
1 cup sunflower oil or other neutral flavored oil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

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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.