Recipe: Salsa Gremolada (Italy) Mixed Mayonnaise for Grilled Fish or Chicken

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May 25, 2013

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Mixed Mayonnaise for Grilled Fish or Chicken
Salsa Gremolada
Region: Italy
Category: Basic Recipes and Sauces
Season: Any
Difficulty: Medium Difficulty

Mayonnaise is rarely associated with Italian cuisine by Americans. In fact, the Italians use mayonnaise a lot in everything from panini, little sandwiches, to this salsa gremolada, which is a perfectly fine accompaniment to grilled fish, as long as you use it in moderation. Make sure the parsley is completely dry before you chop it.

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1 1/2 cups homemade mayonnaise

2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh parsley

3 sweet gherkins, dried and finely chopped

1 tablespoon finely chopped capers

1 scallion, white part only, very finely chopped

1 teaspoon mustard

1 teaspoon anchovy paste

1. Prepare the fresh mayonnaise, if using.

2. Whisk in the parsley, gherkins, capers, scallion, mustard, and anchovy paste. Taste and correct for salt and pepper.

Posted: 12/11/2006

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