Fried Garlic and Fresh Herb Olives

• 2 pounds assorted Greek Olives
• 12 peeled garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, chervil, tarragon, and oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 quart olive oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Essence, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

1. Combine all of the ingredients except for the flour and Essence in a medium glass jar with a lid.
2. Tighten the lid completely.
3. Marinate the olives for 1 week.
4. Drain the olives, reserving the oil for later use.
5. Pat the olives and garlic dry.
6. Season the flour with Essence.
7. Dredge the olives in the flour, coating completely.
8. Preheat the fryer.
9. Fry the olives until golden, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
10. Drain and season with Essence.
11. Serve warm
12. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
13. Yield: about 2/3 cup
14. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
15. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

olives, garlic, fresh herbs, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, flour, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, thyme

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/fried-garlic-and-fresh-herb-olives-recipe.html (may not work)