Fried Sage Garnish
Elevate your dishes with the irresistible crunch and earthy aroma of Fried Sage Garnish, a quick and elegant way to add a gourmet touch to your plating. Using just three simple ingredients—fresh sage leaves, olive oil, and flaky sea salt—this recipe comes together in under 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute accents to soups, roasts, pastas, or even cocktails. The magic happens when the sage leaves are delicately fried to golden perfection, transforming into crisp, melt-in-your-mouth flavor bombs with subtle nutty undertones. Easy to prepare yet undeniably luxurious, this garnish is a must-try for any home cook looking to impress. Cooking keywords: fried sage leaves, crispy sage garnish, gourmet garnish recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 leaves Fresh sage leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Flaky sea salt
Instructions
Rinse the sage leaves under cold water and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Ensure there is no moisture left on the leaves to avoid oil splatter during frying.
Place a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Heat the oil until it starts to shimmer, but not smoke, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
Carefully place a few sage leaves into the hot oil, being cautious of any potential splattering. Fry them in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Let the sage leaves fry for about 10-15 seconds on each side or until they turn slightly darker and the sizzling subsides. Do not overcook, as they can become bitter.
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the fried sage leaves to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Sprinkle the fried sage leaves with flaky sea salt while they are still hot to enhance their flavor.
Allow the fried sage leaves to cool completely before serving. They will crisp up further as they cool.
Use the fried sage leaves immediately as a garnish, or store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1084 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
