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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If you're looking to elevate your culinary repertoire with a vibrant, zesty treat, look no further than this Italian-inspired Salsa Verde. A delightful mixture that hails from the vibrant kitchens of Italy, Salsa Verde is a versatile green sauce that adds a burst of flavor to a variety of dishes. This recipe, perfectly gluten and dairy-free, embodies the essence of fresh ingredients while being incredibly easy to make in just 15 minutes!

This tantalizing sauce features a beautiful blend of anchovy fillets for umami depth, zesty capers, and fresh herbs like mint and parsley, harmoniously balanced with the brightness of lemon juice and the richness of extra-virgin olive oil. Whether served as a mouthwatering dip for grilled vegetables, a zesty dressing over seafood, or simply as a flavorful enhancement for antipasti, this Salsa Verde is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.

The vibrant green hue and fresh aroma of herbs will make your kitchen feel like a traditional Italian trattoria. Each serving is packed with flavor while being light enough to enjoy as a starter or snack. Not only is this dish a celebration of fresh flavors, but it also caters to various dietary preferences, making it an excellent choice for gatherings. Gather your ingredients, and let’s dive into the world of Italian cooking with this exquisite Salsa Verde recipe!

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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