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Salmoriglio Sauce with Shrimp
A simple (super simple) Sicillian dressing for seafood that's just bursting with zingy summer flavours.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp oregano (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp celery leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 800 g cooked shrimp (shells on or off, chilled)
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice together until creamy
- Stir in the minced lemon zest, garlic, garlic, oregano, celery leaves and parsley.
- Whisk in the water and season with salt & pepper.
- Serve a little sauce drizzled over the chilled cooked shrimp on a platter and a small bowl with extra sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- Here are some suggestions for serving salmoriglio sauce, as well as some substitutions and additions to try:
- Serving Suggestions:
- Substitutions and Additions:
- Storage:
- Best served fresh, but will stay good in the fridge for 4-5 days, covered. Not suitable for freezing.
- Sauce: Great with fish, seafood, meats, and vegetables as a dipping or pouring sauce.
- Dressing: Use as a salad dressing for leafy greens or cold pasta salad.
- Marinade: Add flavor to fish, seafood, chicken or meats before grilling or roasting.
- Dip: Perfect with crusty bread.
- Alternative Herbs: Try using thyme, basil, marjoram, or tarragon in place of oregano.
- More Flavor: Add minced capers, finely chopped green olives, or pickled gherkin for a salty note.
- Preserved Lemon: Add 1-2 pieces of finely chopped preserved lemon peel for an extra tangy flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
1140mg
(48%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
526IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1140mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 526IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.