Red Snapper- Basil Oil

Title:
Red Snapper- Basil Oil

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Chef,
Jour




Ingredients:





   1/2 c  Fresh basil leaves


     1 ts Salt


     1 c  Canola oil or pure olive oil






 Blanch basil leaves in salted boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove the


 leaves to a bowl of ice water to shock. Drain and dry them on a paper


 towels. Place the basil leaves or and oil in a blender and puree. Strain


 the oil, refrigerate, and let rest overnight to let any remaining solids


 settle to the bottom. A beautiful, clear oil will be your reward for


 patience. This should be refrigerated and used within 1 to 2 days. Yield:
1


 cup


 


 Recipe by: CHEF DU JOUR MICHAEL LOMONACO SHOW #DJ9138


 


 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #497 by "Ed Bauman" 
on


 Mar 3, 97.