Amogio Sauce

Amogio Sauce is a popular sauce from the Mediterranean, often associated with Italian and Greek cuisine. It’s typically used as a marinade or dipping sauce, packed with fresh garlic, herbs, lemon, and olive oil. This sauce is incredibly versatile and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, or even as a salad dressing.

Why I’ll Love This Recipe

What I love about Amogio Sauce is how fresh and vibrant it tastes. The combination of garlic, lemon, and olive oil brings a delicious burst of flavor to any dish. It’s also quick and easy to prepare, requiring only a few simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Plus, you can adjust the amount of garlic and lemon to suit your taste!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

• 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped)

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra tang)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

1. Prepare the ingredients:

   • Mince or crush the garlic cloves. Fresh garlic will provide the most intense flavor, so be sure to use a good amount.

   • If using fresh oregano, chop it finely. If using dried, measure it out.

2. Combine the ingredients:

   • In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

3. Taste and adjust:

   • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more lemon juice for extra tang or more garlic for an extra punch.

4. Serve:

   • Serve the Amogio Sauce immediately as a marinade for chicken, lamb, or seafood, or use it as a dipping sauce for bread or grilled vegetables. You can also drizzle it over salads for a refreshing flavor boost.

5. Optional garnish:

   • If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.

Servings and Timing

This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of sauce, which is enough for 4-6 servings. Prep time is about 5-10 minutes.

Variations

I like to change it up by:

• Adding a teaspoon of honey or sugar for a touch of sweetness.

• Mixing in a little red pepper flakes or chili for a spicy kick.

• Substituting the lemon juice with vinegar for a slightly different tang (balsamic or red wine vinegar works great).

• Adding a little grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese for a cheesy twist.

Storage / Reheating

Store leftover Amogio Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If the sauce thickens too much, you can thin it out with a little more olive oil or lemon juice when you’re ready to use it.

FAQs

1. Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
   Yes! Amogio Sauce actually gets better after sitting for a few hours, as the flavors meld together. You can make it ahead and store it in the fridge.

2. Can I make this sauce spicy?
   Yes, you can add red pepper flakes or minced fresh chili peppers to give it a bit of heat.

3. Can I use this sauce for other dishes?
   Absolutely! It works as a marinade for meats, a salad dressing, or a dipping sauce for bread, grilled vegetables, or roasted potatoes.

Conclusion

Amogio Sauce is a fresh, vibrant, and simple sauce that brings bold flavors to any dish. With the combination of garlic, lemon, and olive oil, it enhances meats, vegetables, and even salads. Whether you’re using it as a marinade, dipping sauce, or just to drizzle over your favorite dish, this sauce is sure to impress!

Amogio Sauce

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Amogio Sauce is a fresh and vibrant Mediterranean sauce, often used in Italian and Greek cuisine. Packed with garlic, lemon, olive oil, and herbs, it works wonderfully as a marinade, dipping sauce, or salad dressing. Its versatility and burst of flavor elevate meats, seafood, vegetables, and more.

• Author: Sarah
• Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5-10 minutes
• Yield: 1/2 cup of sauce (4-6 servings)
• Category: Sauce
• Method: Mix
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed

1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra tang)

1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients: Mince or crush the garlic cloves and chop the fresh oregano (if using).
2. Combine the ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
3. Taste and adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Add more lemon juice for extra tang or more garlic for a punch of flavor.
4. Serve: Use the Amogio Sauce as a marinade, dipping sauce for bread or vegetables, or drizzle it over salads for added flavor.
5. Optional garnish: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.

Notes

Add honey or sugar for a touch of sweetness.

Mix in red pepper flakes or chili for a spicy kick.

Substitute lemon juice with vinegar for a different tang (balsamic or red wine vinegar works great).

Add grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese for a cheesy twist.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
• Calories: 80
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg