Basil Aioli Recipes

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.

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.

BASIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Mix the garlic in a food procesor.
• Add the egg and process until well mixed. With the motor running, slowly pour in half of the olive oil. Stop the machines and add the lemon juice. Then, with the motor running, slowly pour in the rest of the olive oil and process until the mixture is thickened and the oil is emulsified.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, covered, and up to 12 hours before serving. This will allow the raw garlic flavor to mello.

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.