This zesty and satisfying condiments for mini Maryland crab cakes, chicken, asparagus, and other green vegetables. Lemon is a common ingredient in mayonnaise and mayo-like sauces, but here, lemon is not just used for balance. Fresh lemon zest is mixed into the sauce, so the lemon flavor really comes through in the end..
Course condiment sauces
Cuisine lemon aioli crab
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 1/4 cup
Author Tanya
Ingredients
1/4cupstore-bought mayonnaise
1teaspoonfresh lemon juiceplus more to taste
1/4teaspoonsfresh lemon zestplus more to taste
1/8teaspoonKosher salt
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
optional: 1 garlic clovefinely grated
optional: 1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients until blended. Place in a covered container, refrigerate, and use within a day.