Best Pesto Mayo Recipes

TUSCAN BURGERS WITH PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons pesto; cover and chill until serving. In a large bowl, combine the pancetta, pepper, salt and remaining pesto. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Brush onion and tomato slices with oil. Grill onion over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Grill tomato for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear., Top burgers with mozzarella cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Spread cut sides of rolls with pesto mayonnaise; top with burgers, onion, tomato and arugula.

SHRIMP PANINIS WITH PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• 1. In a blender, mix together the mayonnaise and lemon juice, basil, garlic, and Worcestershire. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside and chill until ready to use.
• 2. Pat shrimp with a paper towel until completely dry. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
• 3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add butter and olive oil. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high, and add shrimp all on one side. Cook the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Toss shrimp with 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.
• 4. Grill bread on a griddle pan in butter flavor cooking spray until lightly browned.
• 5. Spread mayonnaise on to both sides of bread, add shrimp, leaf lettuce and sliced roma tomato. Makes 4 sandwiches

SALMON SANDWICHES WITH AVOCADO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• Lightly salt and pepper the salmon filet Grill Salmon until done medium, approximately 4 minutes per side Combine mayo with sun-dried tomato pesto Toast rolls, layer mayo, tomato and avocado. Add salmon. Toast rolls and

TUSCAN GARLIC BURGERS WITH PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons pesto. Chill until ready to use.
• In a large sized mixing bowl combine ground beef, pancetta, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and remaining pesto. Mix well and shape into four patties.
• Grill burgers over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• Top burgers with mozzarella cheese and grill until cheese is melted.
• Spread cut sides with pesto mayo and top with red onion tomato, and arugula.

BRAISED PORK BELLY SANDWICH WITH PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Score the pork belly several times on fatty side. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Coat a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, with oil. Add the pork belly, 1 piece at a time, scored side down, to the pot. Sear slowly to render the fat on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Drain off the excess fat leaving 3 to 4 tablespoons and add the garlic. Brown the garlic, then add the onions and cook until slightly colored, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic and cook until syrupy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Dijon and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rosemary, mushrooms, peppers and broths and bring to a boil. Return the pork belly to the pan, cover and put in the oven. Braise until fork tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from oven and transfer the pork belly to a platter.
• Pesto mayo:
• Mix all the ingredients with a whisk in a small bowl and set aside.
• To assemble sandwiches:
• Spread pesto mayonnaise liberally on each side of the toasted rolls. Put a piece of pork belly and several slices of smoked mozzarella on the bottom halves. Arrange the bottom halves of assembled sandwich on a sheet pan and put back in the oven until cheese melts and browns, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with the roll tops and serve.

PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• 1. In a blender, mix together all ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside and chill until ready to use.

PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• Stir pesto and mayonnaise in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• Place basil, garlic, salt / pepper, and olive oil into a small bowl using a submersion blender (or tiny food processor). Blend until mixed. Stir in mayo.