Old Bay Lime Aioli

Name: Old Bay Lime Aioli
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Mayonnaise [approx half cup]; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Old Bay seasoning [approx 1 teaspoon]; Smoked paprika (or regular paprika) [approx half teaspoon]; Cayenne pepper [approx quarter teaspoon]; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

A zesty Old Bay aioli brightened with fresh lime, cilantro, and a cayenne kick.

Total time

8 min

Serves

8

Difficulty

Medium

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As seen on Episode 146

The pantry

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Essentials · serves 8

Mayonnaise [approx half cup] 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Old Bay seasoning [approx 1 teaspoon] Smoked paprika (or regular paprika) [approx half teaspoon] Cayenne pepper [approx quarter teaspoon] 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste

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The preparation

4 steps, about 8 minutes start to finish.

01
Combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, cilantro, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
02
Mix well until fully combined.
03
Refrigerate for the duration of the cooking process (at least 30-45 minutes) to let the flavors meld together.
04
Serve as a dipping sauce alongside fritters.

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“Let it sit in the fridge for at least half an hour before serving. The Old Bay and garlic need that time to bloom into the mayo, otherwise you taste raw seasoning instead of a rounded sauce.”

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