A great way to use up any fresh parsley (or other fresh herbs) sitting in the refrigerator is to make an herb-infused oil that can be drizzled over soup, fish, chicken, steak, or mixed with mayonnaise to make a delicious spread for sandwiches. All you need are 2 ingredients and a few minutes to make parsley oil.
INGREDIENTS
- fresh parsley – I use the leaves and stems because I will be straining the oil to remove any parsley pieces anyway
- extra virgin olive oil – You can also use another neutral tasting oil (like avocado oil or sunflower oil)
HOW TO MAKE PARSLEY OIL
STEP 1: WASH PARSLEY
Wash parsley. Fill a bowl with water and ice to prepare the water bath.
STEP 2: BLANCH PARSLEY
In a pot bring water to a boil. Drop parsley in the hot water and blanch for 10 seconds, or until leaves and stems turn bright green. Immediately transfer parsley to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
STEP 3: PUREE WITH OIL
Place parsley and olive olive oil in a blender. Puree until smooth.
STEP 4: STRAIN PARSLEY
Pass oil through a strainer to remove parsley pieces or strain through a coffee filter overnight in the refrigerator.
Parsley Oil
Ingredients
- 1 bunches fresh parsley about 5 cups
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash parsley. In a bowl, prepare a water bath with ice and cold water.
- In a pot bring water to a boil. Drop parsley in the hot water and blanch for 10 seconds, or until leaves and stems turn bright green. Immediately transfer parsley to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Place parsley and olive olive oil in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Pass oil through a strainer to quickly remove parsley pieces or let it strain overnight through a coffee filter in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Other herbs that would work well are fresh basil, mint, tarragon, cilantro, dill, or a combination of any of these herbs.
- I like the flavor of extra virgin olive oil, but you can use a neutral oil like avocado oil or sunflower oil if you prefer.
