Basil Vinaigrette (For Fish)

Name: Basil Vinaigrette (For Fish)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Juice 1 small lime; 2 medium shallots, minced; About 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves; 5 ripe medium-size tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:1 cup

2cloves garlic, peeled
½cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice 1 small lime
2medium shallots, minced
About 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
5ripe medium-size tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Simmer the garlic cloves in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and drain. Chop finely.
Step 2
Combine the oil, garlic, lime juice and shallots. Chop the basil and add with the tomatoes. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Serve the sauce in a small bowl or sauce boat, to be spooned over the fish at the table.