Lemon Oil

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
• 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps

1. Bring lemon, garlic, oil, salt, and red pepper flakes to a very bare simmer in a small saucepan over low heat and cook (without stirring) until lemon is just tender, 20–30 minutes. Let cool; discard garlic.
2. Do Ahead: Lemon oil can be made 1 month ahead. Cover and chill.