Basil Aïoli Recipes

EASY BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• Mince the garlic as finely as possible. Then use the side of your knife blade to mash and grind it into a paste. (Alternate method: you can combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.*)
• Mince the basil as finely as possible.
• Whisk together the garlic and basil with the white wine vinegar, yellow mustard, and mayonnaise. Keeps in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

BASIL AïOLI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise and basil in a food processor; blend until mixed and mayonnaise turns slightly green. Add garlic; process until well blended. Add lemon juice and zest; process until well mixed, 30 to 45 seconds.
• Transfer to a bowl and cover. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.

CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL AïOLI

Steps:

• Combine crabmeat, red peppers, 3 tablespoons Basil Aioli and lemon peel in large bowl. Mix in 1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in yolks (mixture will be soft).
• Form crab mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick cakes, using generous 1/4 cupful for each. Coat cakes on both sides with flour; shake off excess. Brush both sides with beaten whites, then coat with remaining breadcrumbs. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook cakes until golden brown and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Place 2 cakes on each plate. Serve with remaining Basil Aioli.

BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• In a food processor pulse together basil, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce until smooth.
• Pulse in mayonnaise.
• Put in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
• Choose your vegetables, cut into strips.
• Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.
• Drain and chill in ice water.
• I used carrots, peppers and green beans.
• I added radishes, tomatoes and cucumbers to the platter after.
• Time does not include the chilling time.