Name: Spicy Red Pepper Mayonnaise
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¾ teaspoon ground coriander; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch to ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅓ cup jarred roasted red pepper, patted dry and minced; ¼ teaspoon table salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; ¼ teaspoon grated lime zest plus ½ teaspoon juice

Why This Recipe Works

For a creamy, flavorful accompaniment to roasted okra, we combined minced jarred roasted red peppers with sautéed garlic and vibrant spices—smoked paprika, citrusy coriander, smoky cumin, and spicy cayenne—and then stirred in mayonnaise and tangy lime juice and zest.

Before You Begin

For a less spicy mayonnaise, use just a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Instructions

Heat oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic just starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Add paprika, coriander, cumin, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to bowl. Stir in red peppers, salt, and sugar and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes.

Stir mayonnaise and lime zest and juice into red pepper mixture and serve.