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Salmoriglio Sauce with Shrimp
A simple (super simple) Sicillian dressing for seafood that's just bursting with zingy summer flavours.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Diet:
Gluten Free
Servings:
4
Calories:
398
kcal
Author:
Lee
Ingredients
1
lemon
(zest and juice)
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
2
tbsp
oregano
(finely chopped)
2
tbsp
celery leaves
(finely chopped)
1
tbsp
parsley
(finely chopped)
1
garlic clove
(minced)
800
g
cooked shrimp
(shells on or off, chilled)
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice together until creamy
Stir in the minced lemon zest, garlic, garlic, oregano, celery leaves and parsley.
Whisk in the water and season with salt & pepper.
Serve a little sauce drizzled over the chilled cooked shrimp on a platter and a small bowl with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
Here are some suggestions for serving salmoriglio sauce, as well as some substitutions and additions to try:
Serving Suggestions:
Sauce: Great with fish, seafood, meats, and vegetables as a dipping or pouring sauce.
Dressing: Use as a salad dressing for leafy greens or cold pasta salad.
Marinade: Add flavor to fish, seafood, chicken or meats before grilling or roasting.
Dip: Perfect with crusty bread.
Substitutions and Additions:
Alternative Herbs: Try using thyme, basil, marjoram, or tarragon in place of oregano.
More Flavor: Add minced capers, finely chopped green olives, or pickled gherkin for a salty note.
Preserved Lemon: Add 1-2 pieces of finely chopped preserved lemon peel for an extra tangy flavor.
Storage:
Best served fresh, but will stay good in the fridge for 4-5 days, covered. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
Calories:
398
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
29
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
20
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
252
mg
|
Sodium:
1140
mg
|
Potassium:
323
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
526
IU
|
Vitamin C:
16
mg
|
Calcium:
161
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg