Gremolata Recipe

 

Gremolata Recipe is tasty fresh Italian herb sauce made from flat leaf parsley, garlic and lemon zest. Ready to serve under 5 minutes with your favourite meat, risotto, bruschetta, pasta, or grilled vegetables.

 

What is gremolata aka gremolada sauce made of?

Gremolata is an Italian condiment made of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. We love to sprinkle it over grilled fish to add fresh lemony flavours. However, it became popular since used specially with amazing Osso Buco (braised veal shanks meaning „hole in the bone“)  and Risotto Milanese (saffron risotto) :

 

If you love lemon and parsley freshness, gremolata is great to spinkle on your Classic Spaghetti Pie , Shrimp Pasta with Parmesan Cheese Sauce, or Hemp Pasta Alfredo.

 

Gremolata recipe just finishes your main dish or appetizer the best possible way if you love adding freshness to your dish!

Also, you may add a teaspoon of this classic Italian condiment into meatballs mixture, salads, vinegar, fresh vegetables, pressed sandwiches, and sauces, too.

 

What is the difference between chimichurri and gremolata? Chimichurri originated in Argentina and classically contains parsley, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Gremolata is an Italian condiment that’s made from chopped parsley, garlic and fresh lemon zest. There are many variations of both recipes especially if made at home and if you have herbs garden, big or small.

 

What is the definition of a gremolata?

It is a dressing or garnish made with chopped parsley, garlic, and grated lemon zest, served as an accompaniment to meat or fish.

Can you make gremolata in advance?

If you prepare a party and need to organize your time well, it’s good to know gremolata stays fresh for 3 days in the fridge. Just store it in glass jar with cover.

Garlic makes it sharp, lemon zest adds bitterness and if you add some lemon juice and salt it makes it healthy savoury addition to meat to digest it easier. Our option is extra virgin olive oil instead of lemon juice and it makes heavy food so softer and tasty!

Can you freze gremolata?

Gremolata can be made in a large batch, then bagged and stored in the freezer. Over time, green color may fade a bit, but it will still taste great.

The serving size is about 1 tablespoon.

Useful thing to know is that you should chop your flat leaf parsley by hand using sharp knife or mezzaluna. No blender. Before you start chopping, separate stalks. Your Italian herb sauce will taste so much better without them!

What is mezzaluna? Literary, it is half-moon shaped knife and you chop greens such as parsley, all herbs, spinach, spring onions, and cabbage easily by rocking the knife back and forth.

Do you eat the marrow in osso buco?

Some people choose to remove the marrow before eating Osso Bucco, but it’s perfectly safe to eat if you want to experience the full flavor of the dish. The marrow in Osso Bucco packs a savoury punch and makes the meat part flavorful when cooked with other ingredients.

 

We just cannot imagine grilled veal or fish without gremolata. We serve it in a glass jar so everybody top their grilled meat, mushrooms, or vegetables with the quantity they prefer.