Swift Garlic Mayonnaise Preparation
Crank up your dishes with this snazzy mock aioli! Whip it up using mayo instead of raw eggs and oil, and it's ready for action in just minutes. This fast and fabulous sauce is perfect for jazzing up your crab cakes, seafood salads, or coleslaw.
📝 Yield: Approximately 1 cup🎓 Difficulty: A breeze! Easy peasy.⏰ Total: 10 minutes
⚡ What You'll Need: (8 items)1. 1 cup mayo2. Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon (or 1 tsp packed)3. 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice4. 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro5. 1 medium garlic clove, minced6. 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper7. Kosher salt8. Freshly ground black pepper
📌 Let's Get Cooking:
- In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients until they're perfectly combined.
- Season to taste using salt and pepper.
- chill the aioli in the fridge until it's time to use it. Enjoy, as it adds some zestiness to your dishes!
🌟 Other Recipes with Aioli:
- Drizzle grilled vegetables like asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or bell peppers with aioli for an extra layer of flavor.
- Combine chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of garlic or herb-infused aioli for a delicious chicken salad.
- Serve straight-up as a dipping sauce for grilled shrimp or crab cakes.
- For a luxurious touch on a baked potato, top it with aioli, bacon, and chives.
- Use aioli as a spread for paninis or focaccia sandwiches.
- French fries or potato wedges taste great with aioli as a dip.
- Drizzle basil or red pepper aioli over Margherita pizza for a creative twist.
- Aioli works great as a creamy dressing for grilled chicken or vegetable salads.
- Try spicy aioli with crispy chicken tenders or spread it on your grilled burger for a flavor explosion.
✨ Mix Things Up!:
- Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Infuse fresh basil for a refreshing herbal twist, ideal for Italian dishes.
- Use roasted garlic for a mellower, sweeter taste.
- Incorporate roasted red peppers for a sweet and smoky flavor.
Each variation adds a unique zing to your dishes! 💥
- This mock aioli recipe, using mayonnaise instead of raw eggs and oil, can be categorized as uncooked and can be ready for use in just minutes, making it perfect for jazzing up nutritional dishes like crab cakes, seafood salads, or coleslaw.
- A yield of approximately 1 cup makes this quick and fabulous sauce ideal for serving on the side with grilled shrimp or crab cakes, or for drizzling over drizzle grilled vegetables like asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or bell peppers for an extra layer of flavor.
- To ensure the best results, remember to mix all the ingredients together (including the 1 cup mayo, 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro, 1 medium garlic clove, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, and kosher salt) until they're perfectly combined and chill the aioli in the fridge until it's time to use it.
- Explore the unique flavors by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy kick, infusing fresh basil for a refreshing herbal twist, using roasted garlic for a mellower, sweeter taste, or incorporating roasted red peppers for a sweet and smoky flavor to enhance the zestiness of your dishes.
