Shawarma Olives
The most buttery spiced Shawarma Olives you'll ever make. Make a double batch, they'll go fast.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups castelvetrano olives
- 1/2 lemon zested
- 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 4-5 springs thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place the olives in a bowl with the lemon.
- In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine the olive oil, whole garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced shallot and thyme. Cook until the garlic starts to sizzle, about 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let steep for 1 hour. Pour oil mixture over olives and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 3-4 hours, or cover and chill up to 4 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.