**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.
LICK-THE-SPOON CILANTRO JALAPENO AIOLI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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