Pescatarian Ginger-Scallion Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of snack that makes a simple gathering feel instantly elevated. A quick warm bath in olive oil with scallions, fresh ginger, and sliced garlic transforms even everyday olives into something deeply aromatic and complex. The ginger is the real surprise here — it adds a bright, slightly spicy warmth that plays beautifully against the briny, buttery olives. A hit of lemon zest and juice at the end keeps everything lively and fresh rather than heavy. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes on the stove, then just needs a little time to rest so the flavors can fully bloom. Serve them straight from the bowl with crusty bread, or set them out as part of a spread and watch them disappear first.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted or unpitted (such as castelvetrano, kalamata, or cerignola)
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, scallions, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallions are softened and the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely — the garlic can brown quickly at this stage.
- 2
Add the olives and thyme sprigs to the pan. Stir to coat the olives in the oil, then cook until the olives are warmed through and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
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