Spicy Garlic Aioli

This is a spicy, kicked up aioli that is great with seafood, or with crudites. I served it with deep fried baby octopus, and when they were gone, my guests cleaned out the serving bowl with the lime wedge used for garnish! Serve with a light drizzle of olive oil on top.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 2 chile peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.n

Step 2

Cut chile peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.n

Step 3

Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes.n

Step 4

Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Mince peppers.n

Step 5

Mix mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with roasted peppers. Refrigerate until flavors have blended, 8 hours to overnight.n