Traditional Sicilian salmoriglio recipe we use to season everything on the grill. I remember my dad using a generous sprig of dried oregano to spread this sauce on grilled foods. I remember, he called it sammurigghio, asking my mom if it was ready to season the artichokes or the fish or the meat. The main base after all, besides the oil and lemon, remains oregano which gives dishes a unique flavor and aroma. But not only in Sicily do we find the salmoriglio sauce, also in Calabria, it’s used a lot there too, and not only, today it is prepared almost everywhere.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Regional Italian
- Region: Sicily
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 163.76 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 0.75 (g) of which sugars 0.30 (g)
- Proteins 0.16 (g)
- Fat 18.69 (g) of which saturated 2.67 (g)of which unsaturated 0.01 (g)
- Fibers 0.34 (g)
- Sodium 678.97 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Necessary Ingredients for Sicilian Salmoriglio
- 5.64 oz extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 sprig dried oregano
- 1 hot pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch parsley
Necessary Tools for Preparing Salmoriglio
- Bowl
- Juicer
- Garlic Crusher
- Whisk
Steps to Prepare Salmoriglio
Place all the dry ingredients in a bowl, the chopped hot pepper, salt, oregano, and parsley washed, dried, and finely chopped. For the garlic, I used a convenient garlic press, no need to peel it first.
Mix the ingredients vigorously.
Use the juicer to extract the juice from a lemon.
Now add the lemon juice
and the extra virgin olive oil.
Using the hand whisk, blend all the ingredients well together.
And here it is, the Sicilian salmoriglio recipe that my dad always prepared when he needed to season grilled fish.
Small Tip
If you want a very fragrant salmoriglio with an intense flavor, then use fresh oregano. You’ll immediately notice the difference, and the dish you season with this fantastic dressing will definitely be superior.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What else can you season with salmoriglio?
Not only can boiled or grilled fish be seasoned with salmoriglio, but eggplants or zucchinis and all grilled vegetables can be marvelously enhanced as well. The same applies to all grilled meats.
