Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 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

Instruction

  • Place the olives in a bowl with the lemon.
  • 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.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.