Caesar Dipping Oil

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves (medium, finely chopped)
• 4 anchovy fillets (medium, finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh, from 1 medium lemon)
• 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp lemon zest (grated)
• 2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated, about 1/2 cup)
• 1 lb crusty bread (loaf, warmed)

Steps

1. 1

   Smash garlic on a cutting board with the flat side of a chef’s knife, and finely chop.

2. 2

   Finely chop anchovy fillets and mash into garlic until a paste forms.

3. 3

   Pour both extra-virgin olive oil and olive oil onto a large shallow platter or rimmed plate.

4. 4

   Stir the garlic-anchovy paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the oil.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, stir together the chives, parsley, lemon zest, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the herb and cheese mixture evenly over the oil mixture.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with warm bread for dipping and scooping.

Notes

Recipe developed by Marianne Williams. Serve with warm crusty bread for an impressive starter that’s perfect for entertaining.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• starter
• dipping oil
• bread dip
• savory
• entertaining
• no-cook