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Italian Gremolata Recipe for Ossobuco

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Italian Gremolata Recipe is garnish of chopped herbs, made from parsley, lemon zest and garlic. It is traditionally used on ossobuco, which is a Milanese braised veal shank.

Italian Gremolata Recipe

Italian Gremolata Recipe

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  • What is Gremolata?
  • Ingredients for Italian Gremolata
  • Ways to Use Gremolata
  • Tips and Tricks for Gremolata
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What is Gremolata?

Gremolata is just parsley, lemon rind and minced garlic.

It’s got an Italian background and is a traditional accompaniment to the Milanese braised veal shank dish ossobuco alla milanese.

It’s great for topping risottos, pasta, steak, chicken, all kinds of things.

Cast of Ingredients for Italian Gremolata

Cast of Ingredients for Italian Gremolata

Ingredients for Italian Gremolata

  • Flat Leaf Parsley
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Lemons

Pro Tip: Eureka lemons have a thick skin and is recommended for zesting.

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I’m not great at mincing, so I use my Ultimate Chopper all the time. The one in the photo is an Ultimate Chopper that I bought from TV so many years ago. It is no longer made, so therefore, I recommend the Cuisinart Mini Prep Chopper. It’s super handy for chopping small amounts of ingredients.

I put the garlic right into the Ultimate Chopper with the parsley and tada!!!!

Use Microplane to Zest Lemon

Use Microplane to Zest Lemon

Nicely minced parsley and garlic. I use a microplane to quickly zest the lemon into the bowl.

Because I love the taste of lemon, I do squeeze about a teaspoon right into the bowl and mix through with the parsley mixture.

Pro Tip: Only scrape the yellow part of the lemon. The pith, which is the part part is very bitter.

Gremolata

Gremolata

Italian Gremolata isn’t only used on osso buco, there are so many delicious ways to use Gremolata. I love it on beef and fish dishes. It adds just a bright pop of color and burst of lemon!

Ways to Use Gremolata

  • Instant Pot Greek Gyros [Beef & Lamb]
  • Instant Pot Salmon with Rice Pilaf + Video
  • Instant Pot Greek Gyros [Beef & Lamb]
  • Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes {Jewish Mom Style}

Tips and Tricks for Gremolata

  1. Use a Eureka lemon, as Meyer lemons have a bitter skin.
  2. Make sure not to Zest off the pith (the white stuff under the skin), as that is bitter.
  3. A sharp Microplane is the quickest way to grate the lemon.
  4. A Ultimate Chopper (Mini Food Processor) is perfect for small jobs.
Italian Gremolata Recipe

Italian Gremolata Recipe

The Gremolata is terrific atop my Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto.

More Garnishes and Condiments to Try:

  • Blue Cheese Butter Steak Topper {Savory Fat Bomb}
  • Argentine Chimichurri Sauce {Sauce Used for Grilled Meat}
  • Lemon Dill Aioli Sauce {Flavored Mayo}
  • Homemade White Wine Brandy Mustard Sauce

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Simply Gourmet (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
  • Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins
  • OXO Good Grips Cutting Board
  • Microplane Stainless Steel Zester
  • Premium Lemon/Lime Juicer
  • Ultimate Chopper (Mini Food Processor) or Cuisinart Mini Prep Chopper

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Italian Gremolata Recipe

Italian Gremolata Recipe

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Course: Garnish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Eureka Lemon
  • 1 clove Fresh Garlic grated
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Recommended Products

Cuisinart Mini Prep Chopper
Microplane Stainless Steel Zester
Premium Lemon/Lime Juicer

Instructions

  • Wash and dry flat leaf parsley.
  • Remove stems.
  • Either chop by hand or place into a Mini Chopper.
  • Peel garlic and either chop by hand or place into a Mini Chopper.
  • Process just until small pieces. Do not pulverize to mush.
  • Place into a small bowl and use a microplane to zest lemon.
  • Squeeze lemon over parsley and garlic.
  • Mix together well.
  • Sprinkle on top of osso buco, risotto or other meat.

Notes

Flat leaf parsley is the type that you eat, as opposed to using for decoration and garnish.
Gremolata is wonderful on meat, steaks and fish.

Try Gremolata On:

  • Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter
  • Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip [Grill, Air Fryer, Crisplid]
  • Air Fried Southern Catfish
  • Instant Pot Salmon with Rice Pilaf + Video

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Italian Gremolata Recipe
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 3 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Iron 1mg6%
Calcium 9mg1%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Vitamin A 422IU8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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