The best recipes with extra virgin olive oil

Oil is one of the most precious goods in gastronomy; it is even called liquid gold, not only because of its color but also because of the quality of the product. In Spain we are lucky enough to be the world’s leading producer of this food, so in this article we want to present you the best recipes with extra virgin olive oil so that you can fill your dishes with flavor.

Top 3 best recipes with extra virgin olive oil

There are many types of extra virgin olive oil and you should always look for the one with the best quality and at the best price. In the Supermarkets you will find good offers to buy this essential product for your recipes online. We present the best recipes with extra virgin olive oil.

Toasted bread with pesto

This is a good starter to offer your guests before starting the main meal. And, as you can see, olive oil is practically the main ingredient. You must follow these steps to cook this fresh and tasty appetizer:

1. Chop the fresh basil with the garlic cloves and salt to taste.
2. Add 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Mix all the ingredients well with the blender.
4. Toast the bread slices (if you dare, you can make homemade bread.)
5. Add a layer of Parmesan on top of the bread and the pesto sauce.
6. Ready to eat!

Salmorejo

Salmorejo is one of the most traditional dishes of Cordovan gastronomy, and olive oil is the ingredient that gives it the final touch of flavor. These are the steps you must follow to cook this cold soup in 15 minutes and refresh your summers with the healthiest ingredients:

1. Crumble the bread.
2. Cut the tomato into small pieces.
3. Cut the garlic.
4. Beat all the ingredients.
5. Add oil until you get the desired texture.
6. Let cool in the fridge.
7. When serving, add a little ham, hard-boiled egg and a good splash of extra virgin olive oil.
8. Ready to eat!

Cod with pulpal

Pulpal cod is a traditional dish of Basque cuisine, in which olive oil plays a very important role in achieving the exact flavor of the recipe. Follow these steps to cook this fish dish in 10 minutes that will surprise your guests:

1. Cut the loins of the cod.
2. In a saucepan, fry the garlic in olive oil.
3. Scoop out the garlic and reserve for later.
4. Fry the cod in the same oil with a couple of chilies.
5. Leave the cod and chilies reserved with the garlic.
6. Assemble the pupil in a clean pan using the olive oil.
7. When serving you should put the cod on the plate with the sauce on top.
8. Ready to eat!