Basil
Basil tastes gives a sweet-scented, minty aroma when crumbled over fish. It blends well with garlic, thyme, and oregano. Crush dried leaves with your hand or in a mortar and pestle to release it’s flavor. Remember to wait until the last few minutes of cooking to add basil as its flavor will be sweeter and fresher.
Use this marinade with a firm fleshed fish like swordfish, mahi mahi, or salmon steaks.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 c. olive oil
- Few drops hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 c. minced fresh basil (or 1/8 c. dried)
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Whisk together the vinegar, oil and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the basil. Pour over fish and marinate about 45 minutes, turning once, before grilling.
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