Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
  • 1 large sprig rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 orange zest, peeled in long strips with a swivel peeler
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 12 ounces mixed olives, like kalamata, nicoise, or cerignola, drained

Method

  • Put the olive oil, garlic, coriander seed, herbs, orange zest, and pepper flakes in a medium skillet.
  • Heat over medium-high heat swirling the pan until the mixture is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the olives and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden and the zest begins to curl, about 2 minutes more.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.