Warm Marinated Olives with Orange & Rosemary (Inspired by Giada De Laurentiis)
Buttery Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives gently warmed in extra-virgin olive oil infused with orange peel, toasted fennel, and fresh rosemary.
- Ready in 10 minutes: Warm heat releases olive oil aromatics instantly.
- Castelvetrano olives offer a buttery, mild sweetness that non-olive lovers adore.
- Brings the aroma of an Italian trattoria to your kitchen.
In Italian dining, aperitivo begins with a light drink and warm seasoned olives. Combining orange zest with fennel seeds and garlic adds depth.
Warming the olives relaxes their oils and allows the fragrant herb infusion to penetrate fully.
Warm Marinated Olives with Orange & Rosemary (Inspired by Giada De Laurentiis)
Inspired by Roman aperitivo traditions and Giada De Laurentiis' snack recipes, warming buttery Castelvetrano olives in extra-virgin olive oil with citrus zest and fresh herbs creates an effortless starter for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed unpitted olives (Castelvetrano and Kalamata)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 wide strips fresh orange peel (colored zest only)
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary & 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp whole fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Directions
Warm Olive Oil & Aromatics
In a small saucepan, combine olive oil, orange peel strips, crushed garlic, rosemary, thyme, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. Heat over low heat for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add Olives
Add the olives to the warm seasoned oil. Stir gently to coat and warm through for 3 to 5 minutes on low heat (do not let the oil fry or boil).
Serve Warm
Transfer olives and infused oil to a shallow serving bowl. Serve warm with rustic bread for dipping.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Use unpitted olives: Olives kept on the pit retain far superior firmness and moisture compared to pitted varieties.
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So easy and so sophisticated! Everyone at my dinner party devoured these with crusty sourdough.