I was introduced to this fragrant oil by my friend and fellow cookbook author Susan Hermann Loomis, who runs a cooking school called On Rue Tatin in her wonderful home in Normandy. I went to visit her one summer evening, and she served roasted peppers doused with this oil and garnished with fresh thyme leaves as part of a first course. The lemon oil goes beautifully with vegetables or fish, and is lovely on a salad or drizzled over bread.
Ingredients
- Minced zest of 2 organic lemons
- 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)
240 calories; 27 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 19 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 0 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
2 cups
Preparation
- Place the zest and oil in a medium saucepan and heat slowly over low heat until all of the lemon zest begins to sizzle. If you insert a thermometer, the temperature should not go above 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn off the heat and wait for the oil to stop sizzling, then cover and allow to steep for 48 hours.
- Strain the oil into clean glass bottles. Keep for one month at room temperature or for several months in the refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature before using.
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