Saucy: Pistou, Emerald Green Herb Sauce

Greetings, Basils. Appetizers love to be treated to delicious sauces, purees, and marinades. Lobster wontons fancy soy-lime sauce, prosciutto-wrapped pears love balsamic, and mini-crab croquettes are obsessed with tomato-happy guacamole. So enjoy the Saucy, the art of making hot and cold sauces.

Photography by Brandon Maya

Pistou (Herb Puree)
1 Cup Cilantro, blanch, shock, and remove big stems
2 Cup  Basil, blanch, shock, and remove big stems
3 Cup Parsley, blanch, shock, and remove big stems
1/2 clove Garlic, minced
½ Lemon, zested
½ Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp Parm, grated
3 Tbsp Canola oil
Kosher Salt, to taste

1. Place in blender on high. Blend until all is smooth. Salt to taste.

Emerald Orzo with Pistou and Parmesan
2 Cups orzo
Parmesan Cheese
Pistou, to taste

1. Boil Orzo in salted water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and lightly toss in olive oil.

2. Add to a bowl and mix in pistou and salt to taste. Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese.

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