Shawarma Olives
Total Time
4 hours and 27 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
22 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 cups castelvetrano olives
- 1/2 lemon (zested)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
- 4-5 springs thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the olives in a bowl with the lemon.
Step 2
In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine the olive oil, whole garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced shallot and thyme. Cook until the garlic starts to sizzle, about 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let steep for 1 hour. Pour oil mixture over olives and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 3-4 hours, or cover and chill up to 4 days.
Step 3
Bring to room temperature before serving.
Step 4
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