Herb Oil

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add mint and parsley to boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Drain, and plunge herbs intoice-water bath immediately.

Wrap herbs in a paper towel; squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Puree herbs with oil in a blender until well blended, about 3 minutes. Stir in the salt.