Madhur Jaffrey's Caribbean Seasoning Sauce

The legendary cookbook author, food writer, and actress says to try spreading this herb-filled sauce thickly on such fish fillets as salmon or sea bass and letting them marinate for 30 minutes before grilling.

Caribbean Seasoning Sauce
Photo: © Zubin Schroff
Yield:
MAKES ABOUT 2 1/2 CUPS

Ingredients

  • 4 cups basil leaves

  • 1 cup oregano leaves

  • 1/2 cup thyme leaves

  • 1/2 cup snipped chives

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

  • 12 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

  • 3 jalapeños, coarsely chopped

  • 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, pulse all of the ingredients to a coarse paste.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 months.

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