Best Mediterranean Tapenade Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN TAPENADE



Mediterranean Tapenade image

A Mediterranean-flavored dip. Serve with crostini.

Provided by Karen Zoff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces pitted mixed olives, rinsed
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
3 leaves fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Blend olives, anchovy fillets, basil, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor, stopping to scrape dow the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed to assure ingredients are completely incorporated, until the mixture has the consistency of a coarse paste, 1 to 2 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 371.3 mg

MEDITERRANEAN MAHI MAHI WITH OLIVE AND SHALLOT TAPENADE



Mediterranean Mahi Mahi With Olive and Shallot Tapenade image

This is a copycat recipe from Cheesecake Factory. I had it the first time last year in 2007 and I can't count how many times I've had it since then. Hope this turns out okay, courtesy of recipelink.com Source: Chef,Jennifer Martinkus and Derrin Davis

Provided by kimjunae

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup minced garlic, divided (about 10 cloves)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi steaks
1 cup mixed olives in brine, pitted (such as kalamata, picholine, and niçoise)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub fish with oregano mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, soak olives in cold water 30 minutes. Drain, and soak in cold water 30 additional minutes. Drain. Chop olives and set aside.
  • Place 4 tablespoons oil and chives in a blender; process until combined. Strain chive mixture through cheesecloth into a small bowl, if desired, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons garlic, thyme, and olives; cook 3 minutes or until heated. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sauté fish, skin side up, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, or until fish flakes with a fork. Place fish on individual serving plates. Spoon olive mixture evenly over steaks, and drizzle with chive mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 589.5, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 32.6

CREAM CHEESE & TAPENADE MEDITERRANEAN SANDWICH



Cream Cheese & Tapenade Mediterranean Sandwich image

MUST TRY!!! I had a sandwich similar to this at a cafe and it was very yummy! Adjust measurements to your preference. Some may find tapenade very salty and may want to use less.

Provided by anmwong

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 baguette or 1 bread, of choice
1/4 cup tapenade or 1/4 cup black olive paste
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 cup greens, of your choice
1/2 cup artichoke heart
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
1 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Slice baguette in half lengthwise.
  • Spread tapenade evenly on one side.
  • Spread cream cheese evenly on other side.
  • Spread greens on top of tapenade.
  • Layer artichoke hearts, tomato slices, bell peppers on top!
  • Place baguette slice with cream cheese on top of the other slice, slice, and.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 1613.5, Carbohydrate 149.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 8, Protein 32

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH AVOCADO TAPENADE RECIPE - GENIUS KITCHEN



Mediterranean Chicken Breasts With Avocado Tapenade Recipe - Genius Kitchen image

Recipe courtesy of the Chilean Avocado Importers Association. Like you needed to know that. ;o) Prep time doesn't include marinating.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, roasted and mashed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup small green pimento stuffed olive, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely sliced
1 large Hass avocado, ripe, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In sealable plastic bag, combine chicken and marinade of lemon peel, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In bowl, whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice, roasted garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Mix in tomato, green olives, capers, basil and avocado; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill over medium-hot coals for 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness.
  • Serve with Avocado Tapenade.

MEDITERRANEAN MAHI MAHI WITH OLIVE AND SHALLOT TAPENADE RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Mediterranean Mahi Mahi With Olive and Shallot Tapenade Recipe - Food.com image

This is a copycat recipe from Cheesecake Factory. I had it the first time last year in 2007 and I can't count how many times I've had it since then. Hope this turns out okay, courtesy of recipelink.com Source: Chef,Jennifer Martinkus and Derrin Davis

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup minced garlic, divided (about 10 cloves)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi steaks
1 cup mixed olives in brine, pitted (such as kalamata, picholine, and niçoise)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub fish with oregano mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, soak olives in cold water 30 minutes. Drain, and soak in cold water 30 additional minutes. Drain. Chop olives and set aside.
  • Place 4 tablespoons oil and chives in a blender; process until combined. Strain chive mixture through cheesecloth into a small bowl, if desired, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons garlic, thyme, and olives; cook 3 minutes or until heated. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sauté fish, skin side up, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, or until fish flakes with a fork. Place fish on individual serving plates. Spoon olive mixture evenly over steaks, and drizzle with chive mixture. Serve immediately.

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