RECIPE

Spicy Scallion Paste

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes 1/4 cup

Working a little of this paste into ground meat, steaks or chops adds incredible flavor. Grace Parisi likes to stuff the paste right into a patty of ground beef with a hunk of Brie to make a super-luxurious cheeseburger.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes 1/4 cup
  • BASIC-EASY
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 4 scallions, thinly sliced
    2. 2 garlic cloves, minced
    3. 1 fresh hot chile, seeded and minced
    4. 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    5. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    6. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    7. 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the scallions with the garlic, chile, lemon zest and cayenne, mashing slightly with the back of a spoon. Stir in the olive oil and salt.

Make Ahead

The paste can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Notes

Best Uses Lightly brush the paste onto tofu, shrimp, steaks, chicken or pork before grilling.