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Mint Persillade

By Andrew Janjigian

Published on November 20, 2016

Time

15 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Mint Persillade

Ingredients

1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 3 garlic cloves, peeled3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice½ teaspoon Salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Before You Begin

You can substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons of anchovy paste for the fillets, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Pulse mint, parsley, garlic, anchovies, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until finely chopped, 15 to 20 pulses. Add lemon juice and pulse briefly to combine. Transfer mixture to medium bowl and slowly whisk in oil until fully incorporated.
Mint Persillade

Mint Persillade

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Time

15 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
½ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Ingredients

1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
½ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Ingredients

1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
½ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Why This Recipe Works

In its simplest form, this French sauce is just parsley and garlic. Our version also includes mint, anchovies, lemon zest and juice, and a generous amount of olive oil, making it the perfect zesty accompaniment for lean meats such as pork chops or chicken breast.

Before You Begin

You can substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons of anchovy paste for the fillets, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Pulse mint, parsley, garlic, anchovies, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until finely chopped, 15 to 20 pulses. Add lemon juice and pulse briefly to combine. Transfer mixture to medium bowl and slowly whisk in oil until fully incorporated.

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