Gremolata is a dressing or garnish made with chopped parsley, garlic, and grated lemon zest (and sometimes mint), served as an accompaniment to meat, chicken, or fish, or in this recipe, as the perfect match for pasta! You can use the gremolata on flatbreads and as a marinade to baked chicken and fish. Gremolata also makes a bright accompaniment to oysters and shrimp! Always serve with fresh lemon slices or wedges.
Note: To make a bright Gremolata marinade or salad dressing, combine the first 6 ingredients of this recipe and add ¼ cup of TAO Balsamic Vinegar (e.g. Lemon Cucumber, Sicilian Lemon, or Traditional).
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
½ cup minced parsley (leaves only)
1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced (optional)
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 lemons – zested carefully to avoid the pith, plus the juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup TAO Olive Oil (e.g. Extra Virgin or Milanese Gremolata)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 pound of pasta
Directions
Mix the parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Toss the gremolata and the pasta until thoroughly coated. Serve immediately with sliced lemon.