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Mediterranean Oil

A little of this flavored oil goes a long way. Use it as a marinade (try Grilled Swordfish, for example), or drizzle it on as a robust seasoning...and just imagine what it would do for a bowl of fresh pasta!

Type: Fish
Courses: Marinades, Sauces

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 cup 177mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup 59mlVegetable oil
2 tablespoons 30mlFinely-chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon 15mlFinely-chopped drained sun-dried
  Tomatoes in oil
1 tablespoon 15mlFinely-chopped parsley
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced or pressed garlic
1 tablespoon 15mlFinely-minced Kalamata olives - (optional)
2 teaspoons 10mlFinely-chopped capers
1 teaspoon 5mlBalsamic vinegar - (optional)
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlDried red pepper flakes
1   Freshly-ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Mix all ingredients. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (The oil will become opaque in the cold of the refrigerator, but will become clear again at room temperature.)

This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups.

Source:
Simply Seafood (recipe archive) at http://www.simplyseafood.com

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