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lemon gremolata in a white bowl
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Gremolata (Italian Herb Condiment)

Classic Gremolata recipe made with fresh lemon zest, parsley, and minced garlic is a great topping for vegetables, steak, and seafood.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: condiments, Seasonings
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 2kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Flat-leaf (Italian) parsley (1 bunch)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 lemon, zest only

Instructions

  • Wash parsley and spin or pat dry. (Don't skip the drying step. This will help avoid clumps in the sauce).
  • Remove stems and finely chop the parsley to equal one cup.
  • Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince. Zest the lemon.
  • Combine parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a bowl, stir to mix, and reserve until ready to use.
  • If not using immediately store the prepared gremolata, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator.
  • If preparing in a mini food processor: combine stemmed parsley, whole cloves of garlic, and lemon zest. Pulse to chop and combine completely.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 8 ounces and can be doubled
  • Store in an airtight container, refrigerated. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg