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basil aioli recipe
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Basil Aioli

Basil aioli is a fresh way to add herbs and flavors to mayonnaise for a delicious dipping sauce. Use as a sandwich spread or sauce to top many of your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil (to coat garlic cloves)

Instructions

  • Finely chop fresh basil to yield about 3 tablespoons.
  • To roast the garlic cloves, place the cloves on a sheet of aluminum foil and coat with a drizzle of olive oil. Seal the foil into a pouch and roast the cloves for about 25 - 30 minutes at 400°.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves and mash and stir into the basil aioli.
  • Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil. Keep refrigerated.