Spicy Scallion Paste

• Recipe by Grace Parisi

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

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.