Olives in a citrus-spicy dressing

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large sprig of fresh rosemary, 2 bay leaves, or both
• Zest of 1 orange, peeled into long strips with a vegetable peeler
• Zest of 1 lemon, peeled into long strips with a vegetable peeler
• 350 gr. mixtures of olives, such as kalamata, nicoise and/or cerignola
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt

Preparation:

1. In a medium skillet, combine olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, herbs, and citrus zest. Heat over medium heat, swirling the pan, until fragrant, 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the olives, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden and the zest begins to curl, about 5 more minutes. If you used a bay leaf, remove it from the mixture. Serve the olives warm or at room temperature.