Fresh Herb Rub

Choose your protein! This fresh, excellent, mixed herb rub is such a pleasure to make. Using a variety of herbs from my garden, this summer rub elevates fish, chicken, or meat. It’s also a great spread for any kind of sandwich. I love it on toasted bread with grilled vegetables. The salmon seen here that I made for a dinner party was such a hit. You can’t beat the flavor of real deal garden to table. Use any combo of fresh herbs available to you. Play around with amounts after the first round in the food processor, adjust quantities as needed. It’s hard to go wrong here.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup packed fresh sage leaves
3 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup fresh lemon thyme leaves, pulled downwards off stem (same technique for oregano)
1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
4 sundried tomatoes
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 cloves fresh peeled garlic
4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper

Lightly season your choice of protein with salt and pepper (not the amount from the recipe, that’s going in the mix). Set aside. Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse enough times to make a paste that still has some texture. Adjust seasonings, lemon juice, and oil if necessary. Rub on well. Marinate for at least 1/2 hour. Grill, bake, or broil. I roasted this salmon on 400 for 18 minutes.