LEMONY CILANTRO AIOLI →
Ingredients
· ½ cup of mayonnaise
· 1 tablespoon of olive oil
· 1-2 garlic cloves finely minced or grated and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
· ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
· 1 teaspoon lemon zest
· 3-4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
· 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped (fresh lemon balm is a good substitute if you don’t like cilantro)
· 2 teaspoons minced capers
· 2 teaspoons hot sauce (or more to your taste)
· Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Mix the ingredients and place in the fridge for at least a half-hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
*Note: make the aioli or remoulade ahead and refrigerate before you cook the shrimp cakes.