Marinated Strawberries Lime Basil (Printable Version)
Strawberries soak with lime and basil, balancing sweetness and herbal notes for a lively summer treat.
# Ingredient List:
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01 - 450 g (1 lb) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
# Directions:
01 - Rinse strawberries under cold running water, remove hulls, and slice berries in half.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until sugar is dissolved.
03 - Add strawberry halves to the bowl and toss gently with the lime mixture until evenly coated.
04 - Fold in chopped fresh basil leaves, ensuring even distribution throughout the berries.
05 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to fully blend.
06 - Spoon marinated strawberries into individual bowls and garnish with additional basil, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under 20 minutes including marination time
- Makes plain strawberries irresistibly flavorful
- No fancy equipment required just a cutting board and bowl
- Looks beautiful with minimal effort
02 -
- Delicious with yogurt pancakes shortcakes or even poured over ice cream
- Naturally vegan if using maple syrup and gluten free
- Leftovers develop even more flavor in the fridge overnight
03 -
- Choose the freshest berries you can find and avoid overly soft fruit to prevent a mushy texture
- Zest and juice the lime before handling the strawberries to keep everything perky and green
- Letting the berries marinate just ten extra minutes can amplify both flavor and syrup