Best 6 Cilantro Aioli Recipes

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**Cilantro Aioli: A Versatile Sauce for All Occasions**

Cilantro aioli is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that adds a zesty kick to any dish. Made with fresh cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice, this versatile sauce can be used as a dip for vegetables, a spread for sandwiches, or a dressing for salads. Its bright green color and herbaceous flavor make it a popular choice for Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine. Whether you're looking for a simple sauce to elevate your everyday meals or a special condiment to impress your guests, cilantro aioli is sure to deliver. This article provides three delicious recipes for cilantro aioli, each with its unique twist. From a classic mayonnaise-based aioli to a vegan version made with avocado and a spicy Sriracha aioli, there's a recipe here for every taste and occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LICK-THE-SPOON CILANTRO JALAPENO AIOLI



Lick-the-Spoon Cilantro Jalapeno Aioli image

This is a versatile topping for just about anything. The flavors are bright and tangy. I have used this recipe for coleslaw dressing, topped turkey burgers, fish tacos with red cabbage garnish, and even as a dip for other Mexican-inspired dishes.

Provided by ATB

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup olive oil mayonnaise
½ cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, diced
1 ½ garlic cloves, halved
½ lime, juiced
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Blend mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 153.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CILANTRO AIOLI



Cilantro Aioli image

Versatile & tasty topping for crab cakes, prawns or chicken. Don't make too much ahead of serving as the cilantro flavour will get quite intense.

Provided by Debi9400

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime, juice and zest of
1 -3 drop hot pepper sauce, depending on preference
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine all ingrediants in a small food processor (or favourite blender) and mix until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.3, Fat 59.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 1269.8, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.2

CILANTRO LIME AIOLI



CILANTRO LIME AIOLI image

Categories     Sauce     Citrus

Yield 4 1cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice and zest of
1 -3 drop hot pepper sauce, depending on preference
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large clove garlic
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/cilantro-aioli-300084?oc=linkback

Steps:

  • Directions: 1. Combine all ingrediants in a small food processor (or favourite blender) and mix until blended.

CORNFLAKE CRUSTED HALIBUT W/ CHILE-CILANTRO AIOLI



Cornflake Crusted Halibut W/ Chile-Cilantro Aioli image

This is a recipe from the Sept. 2007 cooking light. I'm cataloging them for my own future use so I don't have to keep the magazines lying around. The picture for this looked amazing.

Provided by pewpew1982

Categories     Halibut

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup nonfat milk
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 cups corn flakes, finely crushed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces halibut fillets
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Aioli:Combine cilantro, mayonnaise, serrano, and minced garlic, stirring well.
  • Fish: to prepare fish, combine milk and egg white in a shallow dish, stirring well with a whisk.
  • combine cornflakes, flour, salt, and black pepper in another shallow dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dip fish in the milk mixture and dredge in cornflake mixture.
  • add fish to pan and cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • serve fish with Aioli and lemon wedges.

MARINATED PORK TORTAS WITH CILANTRO AIOLI & CHILES CURTIDOS



Marinated Pork Tortas With Cilantro Aioli & Chiles Curtidos image

Recipe courtesy Eduardo Rivera Tortas are a traditional Mexican sandwich with layers of flavors and ingredients stacked on a big fluffy roll known as a bolillo, tortero or pan francés depending on the region. This torta fuses in some Asian flavors all wrapped around a succulent marinated pork loin. [This recipe requires some advance prep, well worth it for this incredible sandwich.]

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 45

4 cups unseasoned rice vinegar or 4 cups white vinegar
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
13 large jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings 1/4-inch thick
2 onions, sliced thinly
4 carrots, sliced into rounds 1/4-inch thick
10 -15 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons dried oregano
salt
1 lb boneless pork roast, cut into 2-inch pieces about 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup sliced scallion
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon ground coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove
1/4 whole onion
2 layers cheese cloth, about 10 x 10 inches
6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 cups dried black beans, rinsed well
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
2 cups canola oil
1/2 cup cold water, as needed only
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
zest of two lime
6 fresh rolls, or bolillos, cut in half
3 tablespoons butter, soft
1 avocado, sliced
12 slices queso fresco

Steps:

  • Chiles Curtidos (Pickled Vegetables):.
  • Combine vinegar, sugar and water in a large pot and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Turn off heat and let pot sit.
  • In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Add remaining ingredients. Cook until onions are wilted, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to the pot with vinegar mixture and stir well. Let sit until room temperature. Transfer vegetables and liquid to a glass jar with lid. Refrigerate at least 2 days to infuse flavors. Pickles with keep up to 2 months.
  • Pork:.
  • Place pork in a sealable baggie. Mix together remaining ingredients except for oil, and add to baggie. Seal baggie and shake to coat pork evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • To cook, heat oil in deep skillet over high heat until hot. Add pork and cook, turning, until crisp on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Place on paper towels and set aside. When ready to assemble sandwiches, slice pork 1/4-inch thick.
  • Refried Black Beans:.
  • Combine bay leaves, garlic and onion and wrap in cheesecloth, tying ends to make a tight bundle.
  • Bring water to boil in large pot. Add salt, beans and cheese cloth bundle. Return to a simmer and cook until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. As beans cook, add more water if needed to keep them submerged. When beans are done, drain and reserve liquids. Discard cheesecloth bundle.
  • In large skillet, heat oil until hot. Add garlic and cumin and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add beans and half the reserved bean liquid. Cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes. Transfer beans to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Add more bean liquid as needed for a thick, spreadable consistency.
  • Cilantro Aioli:.
  • Place mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and half the cilantro in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. With motor running, slowly add oil. The mixture should be smooth. Add cold water as needed for spreadable consistency and to brighten the color. Add salt and lime juice and pulse briefly. Transfer to a bowl and stir in zest and remaining cilantro.
  • Sandwich Assembly:.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle until hot. Butter rolls and place in skillet to toast until golden. Spread both halves of rolls with cilantro aioli. Onto bottom halves, layer black beans, pork, chiles curtidos, avocado, queso fresco, tomato and lettuce. Add top half of roll and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1796.9, Fat 112.8, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 2082.3, Carbohydrate 164, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 93.5, Protein 40.8

MAI-KAI'S GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO AIOLI



Mai-Kai's Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Cilantro Aioli image

This recipe is from the Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant. This restaurant is magnificent! Prep time is estimated and does not include time for marinating.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Low Protein

Time 43m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 bamboo skewers, 12 inch
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
16 medium shrimp (size 21/25)
3 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
4 romaine lettuce leaves
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce honey

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving only the tail attached.
  • Take 4 shrimp for each bamboo skewer and skewer through the the center of the tail and set aside.
  • In a 12" flat pan mix the olive oil, basil and 2 teaspoon of chopped garlic.
  • Add the shrimp to the olive oil, marinate, cover and place in cooler for at least one hour.
  • For Aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cilantro and honey in a small mixing bowl and keep cool until ready to serve.
  • Light coals on grill until ready to cook.
  • Take shrimp skewers out of marinade, lightly dry on paper towel and place on grill.
  • Cook on each side 3-4 minutes or until pink.
  • For each serving, place one lettuce leaf on a plate and put one grilled shrimp skewer on top of lettuce.
  • Put 3 oz of cilantro aioli in a small ramekin and place next to the gripped shrimp for dipping and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro. If you don't have fresh cilantro on hand, you can use 1/4 cup of dried cilantro. However, the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • If you don't have mayonnaise, you can make your own by whisking together 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Then, slowly drizzle in 1 cup of olive oil while whisking constantly.
  • If you want a spicier aioli, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or sriracha sauce.
  • Aioli can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Aioli is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's great with grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for fries or chips.

Conclusion:

Cilantro aioli is a delicious and versatile condiment that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful sauce that will elevate any dish. Whether you're using it as a dipping sauce, a spread, or a marinade, cilantro aioli is sure to please everyone at your table.

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