#shorts Listen, if you haven’t tried gremolata yet, you’re missing out. Big time. This herby Italian condiment is like the best-kept secret of Italian cooking. It’s fresh, zesty, ridiculously easy to make, and—most imListen, if you haven’t tried gremolata yet, you’re missing out. Big time. This herby Italian condiment is like the best-kept secret of Italian cooking. It’s fresh, zesty, ridiculously easy to make, and—most importantly—it instantly elevates whatever you sprinkle it on.
Traditionally, gremolata is a simple mix of flat-leaf parsley, fresh garlic, and lemon zest. That’s it. Three ingredients. No fancy tools. No complicated steps. Just pure, fresh flavor. It’s the perfect way to add a punch of brightness to meats, seafood, pasta, or roasted veggies. And guess what? We’re giving it a California-inspired upgrade (spoiler alert: pistachios and extra virgin olive oil).
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Gremolata 2 Ways
Prep time: 8 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
For the gremolata:
2 TBSP parsley finely minced
2 TBSP garlic finely minced
2 TBSP lemon zest finely minced
For the CA GROWN gremolata:
4 TBSP of finely minced toasted pistachios
1 tsp of olive oil
Instructions
To prepare the gremolata:
Finely mince the parsley, then wrap it in a clean kitchen cloth and gently wring it out to remove any excess moisture. This step helps prevent sogginess and enhances the gremolata’s texture.
Peel the lemon, ensuring you avoid the bitter white pith, then finely dice the zest. Alternatively, use a microplane to finely grate the zest for a more delicate texture.
Finely mince the garlic to ensure even distribution of flavor throughout the gremolata.
In a small bowl, mix the prepared parsley, lemon zest, and garlic until well combined.
To prepare the CA GROWN gremolata:
You can make our alternative version by adding the finely minced toasted pistachios and olive oil to the mix. The pistachios should be minced as finely as the parsley, garlic, and lemon zest to maintain the gremolata’s signature texture. Stir well so that everything is incorporated before serving.
Notes
To store: Use immediately as a fresh garnish for meats, seafood, vegetables, or pasta. If needed, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day for the best flavor.
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