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PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL



Pasta Salad With Summer Tomatoes, Basil and Olive Oil image

This summery dish walks the line between tangy, juicy tomato salad and hearty pasta salad. To make it, ripe tomatoes are marinated with capers, garlic, basil and lots of good olive oil until they almost fall apart, creating a wonderfully soupy dressing for the pasta. Then the pasta is added while still hot to mix; as it cools, it absorbs all the bright flavors. If you can, choose heirloom tomatoes in an array of hues, and serve this in a glass bowl to show it off. Cubes of fresh mozzarella, or bocconcini, make for creamy addition. Add them just before serving, so the heat of the pasta doesn't melt the cheese.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pastas, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds very ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup drained capers or sliced olives
3 garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed to a paste
Kosher salt, as needed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 large basil sprig, plus 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 pound short pasta, such as campanelle, fusilli or farfalle

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.

BASIL OIL (AND OTHER HERB FLAVORED OILS)



Basil Oil (and Other Herb Flavored Oils) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

Use 1 cup packed leaves to 2 cups pure olive oil.
Use 4 cups packed leaves to 2 cups pure olive oil.

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree the herbs and oil until completely smooth. Put the mixture in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over moderate heat. Simmer for 45 seconds, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Don't press on the mixture, but you can tap the strainer against your hand to get the oil to drip through faster. Immediately strain the oil again through a flat-bottomed paper filter. If the filter clogs, you may need to change the filter partway through.
  • It's okay to pick the filter up and squeeze it gently to get the oil out faster, but be careful not to break the filter. Sometimes a little dark liquid comes through the filter first. Don't worry; that's water. It will settle to the bottom because it is heavier than the oil. Let the filtered oil settle for a few hours, then pour it off the dark liquid. Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place.

ROASTED RED PEPPER-TOMATO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RED CHILI OIL



Roasted Red Pepper-Tomato Pizza with Goat Cheese, Basil and Red Chili Oil image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading and dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing the bowl
8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
12 ounces goat cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Red Chili Oil, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups canned plum tomatoes, with juice, pureed
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on each pizza and top with goat cheese and basil. Place pizza on the grill and cook until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from heat, drizzle with red chili oil, and serve.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add red peppers and tomatoes and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  • In a blender, combine oil, red chili flakes, and salt; blend for 1 minute. Strain into a small bowl or squeeze bottle.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC-BASIL OIL



Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic-Basil Oil image

No reservations required! Our spaghetti with tomatoes and garlic-basil oil dish was inspired by a famous New York City restaurant. It's the perfect meal for two and ready in only 25 minutes.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
Salt to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil, garlic, basil and pepper flakes over low heat 10 minutes to infuse flavor into the oil. Strain oil; keep oil warm. Discard garlic, basil and pepper flakes.
  • Drain cooked spaghetti. Return spaghetti to Dutch oven; place over medium heat. Add tomatoes; toss until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt.
  • Divide spaghetti into 2 individual pasta bowls. Drizzle each serving with warm oil; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SLOW-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH BASIL OIL



Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes With Basil Oil image

When you roast cherry tomatoes, they caramelize and become even sweeter. This dish was inspired by a huge pile of roasted red and yellow cherry tomatoes that a friend served at a dinner party recently; they were drizzled with diluted pesto and placed alongside a luxurious mound of burrata. You can serve these as an appetizer (have napkins close by) or side dish, or tossed with pasta. You can easily multiply this recipe, but you won't have to use much more olive oil to coat the tomatoes. This gorgeous emerald-colored oil is a condiment that you can keep in your refrigerator for up to a week. Keep it in a squeeze bottle, and drizzle it over tomatoes, fish, chicken or other vegetables. It looks beautiful on a white plate, and a little goes a long way.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 8 to 10 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 baskets sweet cherry tomatoes (can use a mixture of colors)
Salt to taste
A couple of pinches of sugar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
About 1 tablespoon basil olive oil (see below)
Salt to taste
2 cups basil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place the tomatoes in a baking dish large enough to fit them in a single layer. Add the salt and sugar, and toss together. Add the regular olive oil, and toss again. Place in the oven for 45 minutes until the skins have shriveled and just split; the tomatoes should still be still intact. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Place the basil in the boiling water, and blanch for 15 seconds. Remove with a skimmer, and transfer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out excess water, then place on a clean dish towel and again squeeze out as much water as you can. Place in a blender with the olive oil. Blend one to two minutes until the olive oil is green and tinged with flecks of basil. Transfer to a squeeze bottle, and refrigerate.
  • Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Drizzle the bright green basil oil decoratively around and over them, and pour on any juices from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 56 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

ROASTED RED PEPPER-TOMATO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RED CHILI OIL



ROASTED RED PEPPER-TOMATO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RED CHILI OIL image

Categories     Tomato     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading and dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing the bowl
8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
12 ounces goat cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Red Chili Oil, recipe follows
Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups canned plum tomatoes, with juice, pureed
Salt and pepper
Red Chili Oil:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on each pizza and top with goat cheese and basil. Place pizza on the grill and cook until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from heat, drizzle with red chili oil, and serve. Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add red peppers and tomatoes and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Let cool slightly. Red Chili Oil: In a blender, combine oil, red chili flakes, and salt; blend for 1 minute. Strain into a small bowl or squeeze bottle.

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL OIL



Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil image

A basil-infused oil makes a sweet, herbaceous dressing for summer produce and creamy goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind removed
3 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 Kirby cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices on the bias
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (4 ounces)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the basil oil: Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch basil for 1 minute. Transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Puree basil in a blender with olive oil until smooth. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined fine sieve set over a bowl. Let stand until oil drips through, about 1 hour (do not squeeze cheesecloth).
  • Make the salad: Toss together watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with goat cheese. Drizzle with basil oil and more olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil.

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA WITH BASIL OIL



Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Basil Oil image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
salt
5 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 baguette, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 cloves garlic
3 cups tightly packed basil leaves
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bruschetta Preparation: Place diced tomatoes on a VIVA® towel and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes. Remove to a bowl and mix together with mozzarella and vinegar. Season with salt to taste. Let stand at room temperature while toasting the bread. Place bread slices on a sheet tray in a single layer and bake until edges are golden, turning bread halfway through. Rub one side of toasted bread with raw garlic. To assemble, place a mound of tomato mixture onto slices and drizzle with basil oil. Serve immediately. Basil Oil Preparation: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Drop the basil leaves into the boiling water and submerge them for 5 seconds. Remove them to the ice bath using a spider or slotted spoon. Work quickly. You don't want the basil leaves in the boiling water for too long. Blanching the leaves and then shocking them in ice water will preserve the bright green color. Remove the basil from the water and squeeze dry using VIVA® towels. You want the basil as dry as possible. Remove basil to a blender with the oil. Puree until the mixture is well combined. Place a strainer inside a bowl. Dampen a VIVA® towel with water and line the towel inside the strainer. Pour the basil oil into the strainer. It takes awhile for the oil to strain through. You may need to squeeze it gently to help along the oil. Pour strained basil oil into the neck of a small cruet or a small sterilized jar. Cover the jar or cruet tightly and refrigerate. Use within four days.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH CORN, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND BASIL-MINT OIL



Lobster Salad with Corn, Sugar Snap Peas, and Basil-Mint Oil image

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Lobster     Corn     Bell Pepper     Summer     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bay leaves
6 tablespoons coarse salt (preferably sea salt)
two 2 1/2-pound live lobsters
4 ears corn
1/4 pound sugar snap peas
2 bell peppers (preferably yellow)
3 large shallots
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Accompaniments:
basil-mint oil
lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a 10- to 12-quart kettle bring 8 quarts water to a boil with bay leaves and coarse salt. Plunge 1 lobster into water headfirst and simmer, covered, 12 minutes. With tongs immediately transfer lobster to a bowl to cool. Return water to a boil and cook remaining lobster in same manner.
  • When lobsters are cool enough to handle, break off claws at body of each lobster. Crack claws and remove meat. Reserve some claw meat, covered and chilled, for garnish if desired and cut remainder into bite-size pieces. Twist tails off lobster bodies and discard bodies. With kitchen shears remove thin hard membrane from underside of each tail by cutting just inside outer edge of shell. Remove meat from each tail and cut into bite-size pieces. Transfer claw and tail meat to a large bowl and chill, covered.
  • Shuck corn and cut kernels from cobs. Trim sugar snap peas and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bell peppers into 1- by 1/4-inch-thick strips. Finely chop enough shallots to measure 1/3 cup.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté peas and bell peppers with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer sautéed vegetables to a plate and cool completely. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and sauté corn and shallots with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer corn mixture to another plate and cool completely. Add all vegetables with salt and pepper to taste to lobster, tossing to combine. Chill salad, covered, until cold and up to 1 day.
  • Toss salad with lemon juice and serve with basil-mint oil and lemon wedges.

GRILLED HALLOUMI WITH WATERMELON AND BASIL-MINT OIL



Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil image

Firm, salty Halloumi is our favorite cheese for grilling. Find it in better supermarkets and at vineandtable.com.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Cheese     Fruit     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Watermelon     Mint     Basil     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint plus thinly sliced mint for garnish
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound cherry tomatoes on the vine
1 8-9-ounce package Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 slices
6 small triangles thinly sliced watermelon, rind removed

Steps:

  • Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Purée basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. With machine running, add 1/2 cup oil. Set a strainer over a small bowl; strain, pressing on solids. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush grill rack with oil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. Grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.
  • Arrange melon on a platter. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle remaining herb oil over; garnish with sliced mint.

BASIL-INFUSED OLIVE OIL



BASIL-INFUSED OLIVE OIL image

Categories     Olive

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups of packed basil leaves
2 cups of virgin olive oil (the flavors of extra-virgin olive oil will compete too much)

Steps:

  • ****Combine basil and olive oil in a blender. ****Puree the mixture until smooth. ****In a saucepan, simmer the olive oil and basil puree over medium heat for 45 seconds. ****Pour the heated mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the basil. ****Let the mixture sit for a few hours. ****Pour the oil into an airtight jar. (don't include the dark liquid at the bottom of the bowl, which is water mixed with finely ground basil) ****Use oil as a marinade, condiment, or substitute for herbs when cooking.

SAUTEED RED SNAPPER WITH BASIL OIL AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES



Sauteed Red Snapper with Basil Oil and Sundried Tomatoes image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 five ounce pieces of red snapper fillet, skin on, but with all pin bones removed
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, finelyminced
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked in hot water, drained, and julienne
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
4 teaspoons basil flavored olive oil

Steps:

  • Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper. Preheat a saute pan with the olive oil until the oil is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the snapper to the hot pan, flesh side down, and cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes. Turn to cook the skin side an additional 3 to 4 minutes. The fillets will curl inwards briefly, but once they have cooked for a minute, they will begin to relax and lay flat again, allowing you to cook the skin side to a crispy texture.
  • Lift out the snapper with a slotted spatula, leaving the juices and oil in the pan. Add the sundried tomatoes, garlic, and shallots, and saute together for 2 minutes. Add the fresh herbs to the pan. Stir quickly, just to heat the herbs enough to release their aromas. Pour the sundried tomato and herb mixture over the snapper. Then drizzle a teaspoon of basil oil over each fillet and around the dish.

CANTALOUPE AND PROSCIUTTO WITH BASIL OIL



Cantaloupe and Prosciutto with Basil Oil image

Categories     Fruit     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Cantaloupe     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cantaloupe
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
2 ounces crumbled ricotta salata or feta (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • On a baking sheet toast pine nuts until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool. In a blender purée basil with oil until basil is minced. Pour purée through a very fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids, and discard solids.
  • Halve and seed cantaloupe. Cut melon into 1/4-inch-thick wedges and discard rind.
  • Spoon basil oil onto 4 plates. Arrange melon decoratively over oil and top with prosciutto. Sprinkle melon and prosciutto with pine nuts and cheese.

BASIL OIL



Basil Oil image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 ounces basil leaves (about 6 to 8 cups, loosely packed)
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of simmering water, blanch the basil leaves for 2 minutes, then drain and squeeze out as much water as possible. In a blender, combine the basil with 1/2 cup of the olive oil and blend for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary, until very smooth. Add the remaining oil, blend just to mix and pour into a large jar. Cover tightly and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. Strain the oil through a double-thickness of slightly dampened cheesecloth into a clean glass jar. Cover tightly and use as directed in th recipe or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH OIL AND BASIL SAUCE



Grilled Shrimp With Oil and Basil Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
24 jumbo shrimp, about 1 1/4 pounds, shelled and deveined

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, shallots, mustard, wine, lemon juice, olive oil and basil in a bowl. Stir to blend. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let stand until ready to cook.
  • When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to high, or preheat a broiler to high.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade and pour marinade into a small saucepan. Arrange shrimp 6 to a skewer, pushing the skewer through the tail section, then the head section, so shrimp will lie flat on grill or under broiler (see note). Arrange them barely touching and without crowding.
  • Place skewers on grill or on rack under broiler, about 6 inches from source of heat, and cook about 3 minutes or until shrimp can be lifted from grill or rack without sticking. Turn skewers and cook about 2 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, bring marinade to a boil and simmer about 2 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp from skewers and arrange them symmetrically on 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH BASIL OIL



Roasted Red Peppers with Basil Oil image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h3m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut in 1/2 lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 1/2 cups
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups basil leaves, plus 8 basil leaves for garnish
1 clove garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a baking sheet and place the peppers, cut side up on the oil. Turn the peppers over, season them with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Place the warm peppers in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • For the basil oil, put the basil, 1 1/2 cups olive oil, and the garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse 6 to 8 times until the basil is finely chopped.
  • When the peppers are cool, remove and discard the skins. Slice the peppers and arrange them on a plate. Pour the basil oil over the peppers, and garnish with the basil leaves

SUNNY'S EASY BASIL AND GARLIC OIL



Sunny's Easy Basil and Garlic Oil image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     condiment

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaves and stems, gently chopped, plus 2 to 4 basil leaves, for finishing
2 cloves garlic, smashed

Steps:

  • To steep the oil: In a small pot on the lowest heat setting, add the oil, basil and garlic. Cook on low for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the oil using a fine-mesh sieve and cool to room temperature. Add the fresh basil leaves to finish. Store in the fridge and keep for 1 week.

BASIL-INFUSED OLIVE OIL RECIPE - (4/5)



Basil-infused olive oil Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Venzie

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups of packed basil leaves
2 cups of virgin olive oil (the flavors of extra-virgin olive oil will compete too much)

Steps:

  • Combine basil and olive oil in a blender. Puree the mixture until smooth. In a saucepan, simmer the olive oil and basil puree over medium heat for 45 seconds. Pour the heated mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the basil. Let the mixture sit for a few hours. Pour the oil into an airtight jar. (don't include the dark liquid at the bottom of the bowl, which is water mixed with finely ground basil) Use oil as a marinade, condiment, or substitute for herbs when cooking.

CHICKEN BREASTS MARINATED IN BASIL OIL WITH TOMATO-AND-RED-ONION SALAD



Chicken Breasts Marinated In Basil Oil With Tomato-And-Red-Onion Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless, skinless half-breasts of chicken
4 teaspoons basil oil (see recipe)
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 fresh basil leaves, cut across into thin strips

Steps:

  • Using a brush, coat the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of the basil oil. Let stand for 30 minutes. Preheat a grill or broiler. Grill or broil the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Slice the chicken on the diagonal and brush the slices with 1 teaspoon of the oil.
  • Arrange half of the tomato slices in the center of each of 4 plates. Top with half of the onion. Drizzle each one with 1/4 teaspoon of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers. Fan the chicken slices around the salad. Scatter the basil strips over the salad and chicken. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

BASIL INFUSED OLIVE OIL



Basil Infused Olive Oil image

I received some basil infused olive oil as a gift and loved it! So I decided to make some myself. Its very easy to do! I love to dip Italian bread into the oil and eat it with a piece of hard cheese. Its also delicious drizzled over pasta!

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

7 large fresh basil leaves
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
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Steps:

  • 1. Place the basil leaves in a small microwave safe bowl with the olive oil. Mash the leaves into the oil with a fork. Do this thoroughly to release as much flavor from the leaves as possible.
  • 2. Heat the oil and mashed leaves in the microwave on high for about 15 seconds. Do not let the oil boil, just get it warm to release the flavor of the basil leaves.
  • 3. Remove from microwave and mash the leaves again. Then line a funnel with a coffee filter and pour the infused oil into the funnel over a bottle. Allow the oil to drain into the bottle. You may need to squeeze the filter slightly, to help it drain.
  • 4. You can store the infused oil on the counter top if you plan on using it all within a week. Or you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. In the fridge the oil will solidify. Just remove it from the fridge a few minutes before using it so that the oil can liquefy.
  • 5. There are so many uses for this infused oil! Drizzle over pasta or pizza. Add it to pasta sauce or salad dressing! Dip Italian bread in the oil. Drizzle it over sliced mozzarella with sliced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. YUM!

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