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Anchovy Meyer Lemon Aioli

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Lucini Italia Co. is pleased to share our passion for authentic ingredients, like high-quality olive oil, through a collection of recipes inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy. A good sauce can take any recipe to the next level. Whether used as a spread for sandwiches and salads, or for dipping yummy bread, aioli is an extremely versatile sauce that can suit any taste. This aioli features a finely chopped anchovy for that salty punch, as well as Dijon mustard and Meyer lemon to give it a tangy kick of citrus. Use it to make sandwiches pop, or to dress up a summer Italian salad. We love it paired with mild meats like chicken and fish. Find EVOO and other high-quality olive oil in our online shop.

Top-Notch Tangy Flavor

Looking for top-notch flavor? This aioli will infuse a variety of foods with a savory, zesty zing. From lunch sandwiches to an elegant seafood dinner, you’ll want this aioli around in abundance! As an added bonus—with the mayonnaise and real olive oil as a base, you can take this recipe in any direction. See below for details and suggestions!

Recipe Summary

Recipe Servings: 3/4 cup Recipe Preparation Time: 1 minutes Recipe Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 anchovy fillet, finely minced (optional) 1/2 cup Lucini® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Zest and juice of 1 meyer lemon Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the mustard, garlic and anchovy. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until a thick mayonnaise forms. Whisk in the lemon zest, juice and black pepper. Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Serve with artichokes. Tips & Notes~ If you do not like anchovy you can just add a bit of salt instead. This works as a base for a variety of different flavored aiolis. You can add fresh herbs, some curry powder or hot sauce to make it spicy. Use some chopped roasted garlic in place of the fresh or some minced shallot or green onion to give it some bite. Versatile aioli for roasted artichokes, meats and more.

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