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Basil Mayonnaise

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on May 3, 2017

Time

5 minutes

Yield

Serves 12 (Makes 3/4 cup)

Basil Mayonnaise

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Before You Begin

A 50:50 ratio of basil to mayonnaise allows the herb’s fresh, sweet flavor to shine.

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in blender until smooth, about 10 seconds, scraping down sides of blender jar as needed; transfer to bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Basil Mayonnaise

Basil Mayonnaise

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Time

5 minutes

Yield

Serves 12 (Makes 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Why This Recipe Works

In this sauce to accompany corn fritters, the fresh summer flavors of basil and lemon pair perfectly with the ultimate summer ingredient—and the star of the fritters—sweet corn.

Before You Begin

A 50:50 ratio of basil to mayonnaise allows the herb’s fresh, sweet flavor to shine.

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in blender until smooth, about 10 seconds, scraping down sides of blender jar as needed; transfer to bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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