Best Cajun Seafood Aioli Sauce Recipes

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AIOLI SAUCE



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This garlic-laden mayo is a sauce for people who take to garlic. Use as a sauce or dip for a whole host of cooked and raw vegies, greens, hard cooked eggs and seafood. As an appetizer spread for bread

Provided by TishT

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 garlic cloves, pressed
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except the olive oil, into a bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended.
  • If you have an electric mixer with wire beaters, use them during this next step, or continue with the whisk.
  • While beating constantly, add the oil a few drops at a time.
  • Slowly increase the flow to a light drizzle until you've used all the oil and the sauce has thickened.
  • Allow the sauce to meld at room temp for several hours before using.

CAJUN GARLIC AIOLI



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Found this while looking for a dipping sauce for Natchitoches Meat Pies. This aioli with a Cajun twist seems like it'll fit the bill... Recipe from Inspired by eRecipeCards blog.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Sauces

Time 8m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
zest from one lemon
juice from one lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, smashed and minced (to taste)
1 tablespoon herbes de provence
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a small blender (I use a Magic Bullet) and whirl away!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.5, Fat 78.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 1757, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.2, Protein 2.8

CRUNCHY FRIED SHRIMP WITH CAYENNE AïOLI



Crunchy Fried Shrimp with Cayenne Aïoli image

Southern cornmeal crusted deep-fried shrimp.

Categories     Shellfish     Fry     Cocktail Party     Mardi Gras     Mayonnaise     Cornmeal     Shrimp     Spice     Bon Appétit

Yield 6 Appetizer Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups regular or low-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Peanut oil (for frying)
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and mustard in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate.)
  • Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 375°F. Mix cornmeal, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne in medium bowl. Add shrimp to bowl; toss to coat. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil and deep-fry until shrimp are golden and opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
  • Place aioli in center of platter; surround with shrimp and serve.

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