Best Lemon Basil Mayonnaise Recipes

ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE AND ROASTED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Gently toss red onions, 5 tablespoons oil and vinegar in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange onions in single layer on prepared sheet. Bake onions until brown at edges and just tender, about 40 minutes. Cool.
• Mix mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, lemon peel and 2 tablespoons oil in small bowl. (Onions and mayonnaise can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
• Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of bread. Place bottom halves on plates. Top with roast beef, onions and arugula. Cover with top halves of bread.
• *Ciabatta is an oval-shaped flat Italian bread available at many bakeries and supermarkets nationwide.

LENTIL BURGERS WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• For the burgers: Heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add the shallots, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the mushrooms are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Blend the peas and 1 can lentils until smooth in a blender. Transfer the pureed peas and lentils to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 can lentils, 1/3 cup cornmeal, mayonnaise, lemon juice and the mushroom mixture. Form 1/3-cupfuls of the mixture into eleven 3/4-inch-thick slider patties.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup cornmeal on a baking sheet. Place the burgers on top of the cornmeal. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cornmeal on top of the burgers. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat in the skillet. Cook the burgers until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.
• For the mayonnaise: Mix the mayonnaise, basil and lemon zest until smooth in a small bowl.
• Working in batches, place the bread in the skillet and cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. The bread can also be grilled or toasted in an oven.
• Smear the mayonnaise on the bread and top with the lentil burgers. Serve with avocado if using, tomato, lettuce and top with the remaining the bread slices.

SPICY LEMON SHRIMP WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add shrimp; toss to coat. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, spread shrimp.
• Broil shrimp with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
• In food processor, place basil and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cover and process until chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.

SPICY LEMON SHRIMP WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. In medium glass or plastic bowl, stir lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil until well mixed. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
• Spread shrimp in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan. Broil with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
• In food processor, place basil and remaining 2 tablespoon oil. Cover and process until basil is chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.

SHRIMP WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 to 10 minutes. In large bowl, mix butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon pepper. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
• Place shrimp on grill. Close grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise, bell peppers, basil, lemon peel and remaining 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper. Serve with shrimp.

BEEF SAUSAGE HOT DOGS WITH BASIL & LEMON MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• To make the Basil & Lemon Mayonnaise, place all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until they are well-combined; set aside while you cook the sausages.
• Cook the sausages under a medium to hot grill, turning occasionally, until they have browned all over and are cooked right through, or if it's summer and you have a BBQ, bung them on the barbie (Aussie for "put them on the barbecue").
• Cut lengthways slits in the sausages, three-quarters of the way through; divide the chutney evenly among the sausages (in the slits) and sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the chutney.
• Return the sausages to the grill (or the barbie) and cook them for a further 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Cut the rolls lengthways in half, being careful not to cut them all the way through; spread the cut sides with the Basil & Lemon Mayonnaise; divide the tomato slices (and cucumber slices if you're using cucumber) between the rolls; add the optional salt and pepper (if using) on the tomato (and cucumber) slices, sausages and baby spinach leaves evenly between the rolls; and serve.

ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE & ROASTED

Steps:

• -Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil. Toss red onions with 5tbsp. of oil and all of vinegar in large bowl. Sprinkle the onions with salt and pepper. Place onions in single layer on lined baking sheet. Bake until onions start to brown and they are tender, about 40min. Then cool completely.
• -Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon peel, basil and the remaining 2tbsp. oil in small bowl.
• -Spread mayonnaise mixture over cut sides of bread. Top bread with roast beef,onions and arugula. Cover with top halves and bread and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA BURGERS WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Make the mayonnaise: combine all ingredients in a small bowl; mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using to allow flavors to blend.
• Prepare a med-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover or preheat a gas grill to med-high.
• Make the patties: combine the tuna, bell pepper, onion, Chardonnay, mustard, olive oil, and seasoned salt in a bowl.
• Handling tuna as little as possible to prevent compacting it, mix well, adding just enough bread crumbs to hold the mixture together.
• Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; form portions into patties to fit the buns.
• When grill is ready, brush grill rack with vegetable oil; place patties on the rack; cover and cook, turning once, until done to preference, 3-4 minutes on each side for med-rare.
• During the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
• During last minute of cooking, place 1 slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
• To assemble: spread mayonnaise over the cut sides of the buns; on each bun bottom, place an equal portion of the artichoke hearts, a few greens, and a patty; add the bun tops and serve.

LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Grate rind of lemon and squeeze out all its juice into the mayo. Add basil and black pepper, stir together and enjoy!