Description
Mediterranean-inspired warm olives with lemon and rosemary create a simple yet elegant appetizer that delights guests. Fragrant herbs and zesty citrus elevate classic olives into an irresistible starter perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) mixed olives, drained
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 strips lemon peel
- 2 sprigs rosemary, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Olive Preparation: Warm a medium skillet with extra virgin olive oil over medium heat, creating an even, glistening surface for sautéing.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce a colorful medley of green, kalamata, and black olives into the heated oil, accompanied by delicate lemon zest strips and aromatic rosemary sprigs to awaken their intrinsic flavors.
- Sautéing Process: Tenderly maneuver the olive mixture for 4-5 minutes, allowing the olives to become glossy and heated while gently preserving the herb’s essential oils and preventing fragmentation.
- Serving Presentation: Elegantly transfer the warmth-infused olives to a decorative serving dish, letting residual heat marry the complex Mediterranean-inspired flavors of citrus, herbs, and olive essence.
- Final Touch: Present the olives immediately, capturing their peak warmth and vibrant sensory profile, inviting guests to experience the rich, aromatic delicacy.
Notes
- Olive Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, firm olives with varied colors and textures for a more complex and interesting flavor profile.
- Temperature Control: Keep heat medium-low to prevent olive skin from splitting or becoming tough, maintaining their delicate texture.
- Fresh Herb Intensity: Use fresh rosemary sprigs for maximum aromatic infusion, avoiding dried herbs which can taste flat and less vibrant.
- Quick Serving Strategy: Serve immediately after cooking to preserve the warm temperature and capture the peak of herb-infused olive oil’s fragrance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg