What is Salsa Verde in Italian?

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
What is Salsa Verde in Italian?
15 min.
2
369kcal

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Savor the vibrant flavors of Italy with our delectable Salsa Verde recipe, a quick and refreshing addition to your culinary repertoire. This green sauce, translating to 'green sauce' in Italian, is not only incredibly easy to prepare but also a perfect complement to many dishes, making it an ideal choice for antipasti, starters, or even a light snack.

The inspiration for this recipe comes from the heart of Italian cuisine, highlighting the beautiful combination of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and anchovy-driven umami. In just 15 minutes, you’ll create an aromatic blend of minced flat-leaf parsley, invigorating mint, and robust garlic, all brought together with the richness of extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a standout accompaniment to grilled shrimp or vegetables.

What makes this Salsa Verde even more appealing is its gluten-free and dairy-free nature, ensuring that everyone can enjoy its delightful taste. Pair it with grilled shrimp, drizzle it over roasted vegetables, or simply enjoy it as a dip with your favorite bread or crudités. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking to elevate your weeknight meal, this sauce promises to impress while keeping things healthy. Dive into the world of fresh Italian flavors with this vibrant, health-conscious recipe that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • tablespoon capers rinsed chopped
  • cup flat leaf parsley leaves minced
  • clove garlic minced
  •  juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon cut into wedges
  • cup mint leaves minced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper black
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Mince the garlic, capers, and anchovies; transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Add ½ tsp of the salt; stir in the mint, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Pour the canola oil onto a grill pan over. Use a paper towel to spread it evenly over all the surfaces, wiping away the excess.
  4. Place the grill pan over medium high heat and allow it to get very hot.Meanwhile, butterfly the shrimp by slicing down the center of each, lengthwise, almost but not completely through. De-veined will have a the lengthwise slit already. Follow this line to making the slit deeper to butterfly each one. Open both sides to lay as flat as possible. Season with the remaining ½ tsp of salt and the pepper.Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side, depending on size, until the shrimp just turn pink and opaque.
  5. Place 4 shrimp on each plate and spoon some of the sauce over them.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.Like this:Like Loading...

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein4.67%
Fat81.37%
Carbs13.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.75
Glycemic Load
1.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.713043402071%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
19.22mg
Hesperetin
19.52mg
Naringenin
0.5mg
Apigenin
65.88mg
Luteolin
4.23mg
Kaempferol
10.98mg
Myricetin
4.8mg
Quercetin
14.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.2kcal
18.46%
Fat:35.14g
54.06%
Saturated Fat:4.5g
28.1%
Carbohydrates:13.56g
4.52%
Net Carbohydrates:8.73g
3.18%
Sugar:2.06g
2.29%
Cholesterol:4.8mg
1.6%
Sodium:1420.19mg
61.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.54g
9.08%
Vitamin K:516.12µg
491.54%
Vitamin C:83.3mg
100.97%
Vitamin A:3513.96IU
70.28%
Vitamin E:5.57mg
37.11%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.57%
Iron:4.09mg
22.7%
Folate:82.97µg
20.74%
Fiber:4.82g
19.3%
Calcium:138.23mg
13.82%
Potassium:449.08mg
12.83%
Magnesium:46.75mg
11.69%
Copper:0.21mg
10.52%
Vitamin B3:2.06mg
10.28%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.83%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.22%
Phosphorus:67.26mg
6.73%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.66%
Selenium:3.94µg
5.63%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.6%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.06%
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