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Sicilian Lemon Olive Oil Sauce

Salmoriglio

Mary Ann Esposito

Salmoriglio is a Sicilian sauce that a lot of people have never heard of. The name is derived from salamoia, which means salty (brine). Made with lemon juice, water and olive oil, this quick sauce is perfect to baste grilled fish with or to use at the table as a condiment for grilled meats. Old recipes say that the ingredients should be whisked together in a double boiler to insure a creamy emulsion but I find that a good whisk and some fast arm action are just as good.

Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

Juice of 2 large lemons
1/2 cup Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup hot water
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Fine sea salt to taste
Grinding black pepper

Directions

Combine all the ingredients except the salt and pepper in a medium size bowl and whisk until the ingredients are well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep refrigerated and use to baste grilled fish, meat or even poultry. Or pass it at the table as a condiment.

This recipe is featured on show 2204 – Delicious Sauces – Le Salse Deliziose.

This recipe is from Ciao Italia Family Classics by Mary Ann Esposito.

item recipe is featured in Episode 2204 of Season 22.

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Sicilian Lemon Olive Oil Sauce

Salmoriglio

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