Sarasota's Garlic Basil Oil

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups fresh basil, about 2-3 oz (leaves no stems)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Recipe

• 1 basil -- this is the key - blanch your basil leaves. bring a small pot of water up to a medium boil and add the leaves for 20 seconds. remove immediately from the pot and add to a small bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and to retain the bright green color. it only takes a minute to cool off the basil. remove from the water bath to a paper towel and make sure you let the basil dry off before you make the oil.
• 2 oil -- add your basil and garlic to the blender and pulse a couple of times to start the puree. then slowly drizzle in the olive oil with the blender on until smooth and creamy.
• 3 just enjoy it!