Pistachio Gremolata

Name: Pistachio Gremolata
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/4 cup roasted pistachios (chopped); 1½ cups packed parsley leaves (chopped); 4 teaspoons grapefruit zest (from 2 ruby red grapefruits); 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice (from ½ a grapefruit); 3/4 scant cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove (peeled and smashed); ½ teaspoon salt

5 MINPrep Time

1Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Think of this easy green sauce as a secret weapon; its vibrant color and citrus tang wake up the flavors of vegetables and oily fish as well as braised dishes and grilled meats. Be careful in grating the grapefruit zest not to get any of the pith, which can make your sauce bitter.

Pistachio Gremolata

Servings

1

Prep Time

5 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup roasted pistachios (chopped)
1½ cups packed parsley leaves (chopped)
4 teaspoons grapefruit zest (from 2 ruby red grapefruits)
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice (from ½ a grapefruit)
3/4 scant cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (peeled and smashed)
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a medium bowl combine the pistachios, parsley, grapefruit zest and juice, olive oil, smashed garlic clove and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before use or refrigerate until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before using.