Key Lime Aioli Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH KEY LIME AIOLI

Steps:

• First, if using frozen shrimp, thaw them out and pat them dry with paper towels.
• Next, in a medium mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil and seafood seasoning.
• Then, thread 4-5 shrimp on each bamboo skewer and place them on a preheated grill for 2-4 minutes in each side.
• Last, remove them from the grilled and set them on a plate to rest while you make the aioli.
• First, in a medium mixing bowl, combine all the key lime aoili ingredients.
• Next, use a whisk or fork to mix everything together.
• Last, serve the aoili with your grilled shrimp.

CRAB CAKES WITH KEY LIME AIOLI RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for key lime aioli first, it must sit in the refigerator for at least 2 hours. Warm olive oil in a saute pan. Add 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper, 1 small finely diced small yellow onion, 1 tsp minced garlic. Saute until tender (about 5 minutes). Transfer above to non-metalic bowl and stir in 1/3 cup mayo, 1 lightly beaten egg, 2 tbsp key lime juice, 1 tsp Jamaican jerk seasoning, and 1 tsp dry mustard. Mix in 1 lb cooked lump crab, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp fresh ground pepper, and 1 cup bread crumbs. Shape into 2 inch diameter cakes. Spread some bread crumbs on a plate and roll cakes in crumbs to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. Fry cakes in about 1/4 cup olive oil in a large fry pan. Transfer to paper towels. Serve with key lime aioli and slices of fresh lemon.

ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Take the whole heads of garlic and cut the tops off to expose the garlic cloves. Place on a large piece of aluminum foil and drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap up the foil into a tight pouch, and then place in the oven and roast for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Squeeze the pulp from the skins (you'll need 1/3 cup).
• In a food processor, combine the roasted garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce and some salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with parsley.

LIME AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.

JALAPENO-LIME AIOLI

Steps:

• Place the garlic and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
• Process until pureed.
• Add the egg and egg yolk and process, scraping down the sides of the bowl to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
• With the machine running, very slowly add the canola oil,.
• a few drops at a time at first; and then in a thin steady stream; it will emulsify and thicken.
• Once the oil is added and the aioli has formed,.
• quickly pulse in the lime zest and the lime juice.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the peppers.
• The aioli may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

CHIPOTLE-LIME AIOLI

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle puree, water, lime juice, garlic, cilantro and salt.

CHIPOTLE AIOLI (SPICY)

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Place in refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

CREOLE AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take a piece of aluminum foil about 12 inches long and fold it in half. Place the garlic in the center, and drizzle with olive oil. Fold the foil around the cloves to form a sealed packet. Roast the packet until the cloves are soft and a deep brown color, about 20 minutes. Mash the cooked cloves to a smooth paste. (If you wish to make extra garlic paste, it can be stored in a jar, covered with oil and refrigerated, for about a week.)
• In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 teaspoon garlic paste with the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Store refrigerated.