Easy Gremolata Recipe

This Easy Gremolata Recipe will help you make this amazing condiment whenever you want a touch of fresh-herb flavor. And this post also has ten great ideas for using Gremolata once you’ve made some!

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I think everyone should try this Easy Gremolata Recipe, because if you’ve been following my blog you know that I’m a fresh herb enthusiast! And I love the way cooking with fresh herbs can enhance the flavor of foods without adding fat or calories. So it’s not hard to understand why I’m such a fan of this flavor-boosting herb mixture that’s made with fresh parsley.

And when I mentioned I was making Gremolata, I found I had several friends and family members who didn’t know about this tasty fresh herb sauce! So this is my Public Service Announcement for everyone who hasn’t tried it yet; I hope you make some Gremolata very soon!

What ingredients do you need?

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• fresh lemon, preferably organic
• fresh parsley
• cloves of garlic

What is Gremolata?

Gremolata is an easy-to-make lemon, garlic, and fresh herb sauce. And this simple but profound combination that usually includes finely minced fresh lemon peel, minced fresh garlic, and minced fresh parsley adds freshness and a little zing to any food you sprinkle it on.

Why is the Gremolata Recipe so useful for adding flavor?

This amazing fresh herb condiment has a lot of variations. But in the dead of winter when fresh herbs are expensive and hard to find, you can always get lemons, garlic, and fresh parsley! That’s all you need to make the basic recipe for Gremolata that will bring that summer herb flavor to your cooking.

Another good reason to love Gremolata!

This amazing fresh herb condiment has only 2.5 calories and less than one carb per serving!

What kind of parsley is best for this Gremolata Recipe?

Purists would probably use Italian flat-leaf parsley for this fresh parsley condiment. But I am an equal-opportunity parsley lover, and I’d enjoy it with curly parsley just as much, so use the one you prefer.

How to make Gremolata to taste:

Gremolata is one of those herb mixtures like Basil Pesto where you can adapt the proportions to your own taste, although Jake and I experimented with the amounts a few times for a combination we thought was just right. But if you’re extra fond of lemon, garlic, or parsley you can definitely use more of your preferred ingredient.

Can you make Gremolata with other herbs?

Gremolata is also sometimes made with mint, basil, or even cilantro if you’d like to experiment with those herbs.

How to make the Easy Gremolata Recipe:

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1. Start with a fresh lemon (preferably organic) and use your sharpest vegetable peeler to shave off the skin. (You can squeeze the lemon juice and freeze it for later!)
2. Then use your sharpest chef’s knife to finely mince the the fresh parsley, lemon peel, and garlic. (Wonderful knife skills of Jake are demonstrated here.)
3. This photo shows you the proportions of garlic, lemon, and Parsley that we thought made a good combination.
4. Then mix together finely minced lemon peel, garlic, and parsley to make your Gremolata.
5. That’s all there is to it! Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of Gremolata over any food where you’d like a burst of fresh flavor.
6. Below are ideas for using the tasty Gremolata once you’ve made some.

Gremolata with Meat, Chicken, or Fish:

• Use on Broiled Sardines ~ The Kitchn
• Serve on Lamb Chops ~ Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
• Sprinkle on Osso Buco ~ Kahakai Kitchen
• Stuff into Chicken Breasts ~ We Heart Food
• Sprinkle on Grilled Chicken ~ Dinner du Jour

Vegetarian Recipes with Gremolata:

• Eat it on Pasta ~ What’s Gaby Cooking
• Serve with Roasted Carrots ~ Proud Italian Cook
• Sprinkle over Asparagus ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
• Serve with Orchiette ~ Herbivoracious
• Mix it into Savory Rolls ~ Cookin’ Canuck

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Yield: Makes about 5 tablespoons

Easy Gremolata Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Gremolata is a condiment made of chopped fresh herbs that adds amazing flavor to meat, fish, chicken, and vegetables. And you can even make this Gremolata Recipe in the dead of winter when most fresh herbs aren't available!

Ingredients

Ingredients:

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• 1 fresh lemon, preferably organic
• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, either flat Italian parsley or regular curly parsley
• 2 cloves garlic

Proportions We Liked Best:

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• (All proportions in this recipe are too taste, but these amounts are what Jake and I thought were just right.)
• 1 T finely minced lemon peel
• 1/4 cup finely minced parsley
• 2 tsp. finely minced garlic

Instructions

1. Using a very sharp vegetable peeler, peel the lemon, taking care not to get the white part that’s right under the peel.  (Squeeze the lemon and freeze the juice.)
2. Using your sharpest chef’s knife, finely mince the lemon peel until you have 1 tablespoon finely minced lemon peel.
3. Wash the parsley if needed and spin dry with salad spinner, or dry with paper towels.
4. Mince the parsley until you have 1/4 cup finely minced parsley.
5. Smash the garlic cloves with the side of your knife to break them apart, then finely mince the garlic until you have 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic.
6. Combine the finely minced lemon peel, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl.
7. To use the Gremolata, just sprinkle over cooked fish, chicken, vegetables, pasta, or other foods.

Notes

Gremolata will keep in the fridge for a day, but it’s best freshly made. Recipe created by Kalyn.

Nutrition Information

Yield

5

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 2.5Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium .5mgCarbohydrates .6gFiber .2gSugar .1gProtein .1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Gremolata is a great way to flavor foods without adding carbs, fat, or calories! It would be a perfect condiment for any kind of eating plan.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This delicious Gremolata recipe was first posted in 2013, and I’ve made it many times since then. The recipe was last updated with more information in 2026.