A NO-NONSENSE LEMON OREGANO INFUSED OLIVE OIL

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A No-Nonsense Lemon Oregano Infused Olive Oil image

This is truly a no nonsense way to serve fresh seafood. It is packed with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Excellent drizzled over grilled salmon, halibut or swordfish.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lemon
1 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, slivered
1 -2 tablespoon fresh Greek oregano, minced

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler or zester, cut the zest off the lemon in strips taking care not to cut into the white pith.
  • In a small saucepan, over low heat, warm the olive oil, with garlic and strips of lemon zest for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat stir in oregano and allow oil to steep for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Strain the oil into a clean jar, discarding zest, garlic and oregano. Store as any olive oil.
  • To use, lightly brush over seasoned fish, grill as usual and when serving lightly drizzle additional oil over fish and top with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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