Basil Oil

Name: Basil Oil
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H1M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H6M0.000S
Yield: About 1 cup
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh basil, stems removed; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Juice of 1 lemon

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Level: Easy
Total: 6 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 min

Yield: About 1 cup

Level: Easy
Total: 6 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 min

Yield: About 1 cup

Ingredients

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2 bunches fresh basil, stems removed

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Add the basil to boiling water for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop it from further cooking. Dry and add to a blender. Add the olive oil and blend until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the lemon juice right before serving.