Ingredients

  • 1 anchovy, preferably packed in salt, rinsed and cleaned
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves
  • ¼ cup mint, chopped
  • 1 cup parsley leaves, tightly packed
  • ¾ cup olive oil, more or less
  • ¼ cup chopped or slivered almonds, preferably toasted
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

      201 calories; 21 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 48 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About 1 cup

Preparation

  1. In a food processor or with a mortar and pestle, pulse or pound the anchovy and garlic to a paste, then add capers, and then the herbs until everything is coarsely pureed. Be careful not to overprocess.
  2. Add the olive oil a bit at a time until mixture is smooth and saucy. Taste, and add more oil if necessary. Stir in nuts, and serve with fish.

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