Gremolata Recipe

Finished gremolata with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a bowl with a spoon ready to serve

This Italian gremolata recipe is a fresh herb topping made with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. It comes together in minutes and adds a clean, bright finish to fish, chicken, or vegetables.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Condiment

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 66.6 kcal

Ingredients

⅔ cup fresh parsley finely chopped (one bunch)
zest of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove finely grated or minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl.
Add olive oil and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until combined. Do not mash.
Taste and adjust with more lemon zest or salt if needed.
Spoon over fish, chicken, or vegetables right before serving.

Notes

Storage: Gremolata is best made fresh, since parsley wilts and garlic loses its bite over time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 66.6kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9gProtein: 0.3gTotal Fat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5.9mgPotassium: 58.5mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1g

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