
This fragrant finishing oil is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly transforms everything it touches. Warm olive oil slowly coaxes the sweetness out of smashed garlic before a generous handful of fresh mint, parsley, and thyme steeps in the residual heat, turning the oil a gorgeous pale green and filling your kitchen with an irresistible herby perfume. The technique is low and slow — no hard boiling, no rushing — which keeps the garlic mellow and the herbs bright rather than scorched and bitter. Once strained, the result is a silky, aromatic oil that works beautifully drizzled over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a simple bowl of pasta. Since it's built entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients and good olive oil, it fits naturally into a pescatarian kitchen without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — it keeps in the fridge for up to five days and gets better as the flavors continue to meld.
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Combine the olive oil and smashed garlic cloves in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn pale gold at the edges, about 6–8 minutes — watch closely, as garlic can brown quickly and turn bitter.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the mint leaves, parsley, and thyme sprigs. Let the herbs steep in the warm oil, off the heat, for 15–20 minutes, until the oil is deeply fragrant and has taken on a light green tint.
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