Lemon Olive Tapas
photo by Chef floWer
- Ready In:
- 12hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 473.19 ml good green olives (or both mixed) or 473.19 ml black olives (or both mixed)
- 1.23 ml kosher salt
- 2.46 ml black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 sprig fresh rosemary or 3 sprig fresh thyme
- 2.46 ml fennel seed, lightly crushed
- 4-5 garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise
- 0.25 ml dried red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 medium lemons
- 44.37 ml extra virgin olive oil
directions
- If using brine-packed olives, drain them.
- If you wish, you may whack them with a (clean) hammer or rolling pin to "crack" them so the seasonings penetrate further.
- In a medium bowl, combine the olives, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, herb sprigs, fennel seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Zest the lemons in whatever size zest you like: a mix of finely grated zest for the brightest flavor and larger strips for color is nice.
- Add the zest and oil to the olives and mix well. Pour and scrape into a covered jar and refrigerate for 12-24 hours to let the flavors mingle.
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Reviews
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What a little gem to pull from the fridge when guests drop in... simple enough to make, yet the olives have a degree of sophistication with the addition of the lemon and fresh herbs that elevate my Costco kalamatas to new heights. The combination of flavours is delicious, and keeps getting better the longer they marinate. I know I will have to make more soon.
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I love olives and I love lemon so I knew this recipe would be perfect for me :) I used both green olives and Kalamata olives. Only changes I made was I crushed the garlic and had to leave out the dried pepper flakes so Little Miss (DD) was able to eat it as well. We ate half of the serving, so we have the other half tomorrow which will be marinated for about 12 hours. Thank you BarbryT
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
BarbryT
Seattle, WA
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