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Spicy Mayonnaise for Two

By Steve Dunn

Published on November 13, 2019

Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes ½ cup; serves 2

Spicy Mayonnaise for Two

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sriracha 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon juice¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Before You Begin

Our favorite sriracha is Kikkoman Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl.
Spicy Mayonnaise for Two
Photography by Carl Tremblay. Styling by Chantal Lambeth.

Spicy Mayonnaise for Two

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Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes ½ cup; serves 2

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Why This Recipe Works

Creamy, tangy, spicy, and faintly smoky, this quick stir-together mayonnaise works equally well as a spread or dipping sauce. The combination of smoked paprika and sriracha delivered complex smoke and heat while lime juice and zest added brightness.

Before You Begin

Our favorite sriracha is Kikkoman Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl.

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