Step 1

Whiz the toasted nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add the anchovies, herbs, garlic, shallot, and water, and pulse until the mixture becomes a coarse purée.

Step 2

Add the olive oil and whiz until combined. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Step 3

Taste and adjust the flavor, stirring in additional lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the sauce sing.

Step 4

This sauce would be delicious slathered on fish or lamb, or tossed into hot pasta and finished with a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil.