Avocado-Lime Sauce Vierge

Name: Avocado-Lime Sauce Vierge
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 medium avocado, pitted, diced; 1 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped; 1 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot; 1 2 limes, halved; 1 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright, chunky avocado sauce that's equal parts luxurious and punchy. Lime juice and fresh herbs keep it vibrant, while jalapeño adds welcome heat. Spoon this over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread without hesitation.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
11/2 medium avocado, pitted, diced
11 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
11 garlic clove, finely chopped
11 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
12 limes, halved
12 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
11 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Combine oil, avocado, jalapeño, garlic, and shallot in a medium bowl. Squeeze limes into avocado mixture. Using a spoon, scrape pulp out of limes into mixture. Stir to combine. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of sauce. Cover and chill. Bring sauce to room temperature before continuing.
Stir basil and cilantro into sauce just before serving. Season with salt and pepper.