Sep 8, 2009
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Tapenade

This briny and bold-tasting Mediterranean sauce is ideal for roast lamb.
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3⁄4 cup pitted dry-cured black olives
6 drained oil-packed anchovy filets
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
3 tbsp. sliced almonds
1⁄4 cup rinsed salted capers
8 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh lemon or orange juice
Freshly ground black pepper

1. Into a food processor put olives, anchovies, garlic, almonds, capers, and 2 tbsp. of the oil. Purée ingredients; add 6 more tbsp. oil a little at a time.

2. Season sauce with lemon or orange juice and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #123

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