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Calabrian Sauce

Print recipeCalabrian sauce aioli in a white dish with visible chili flecks

Easy Calabrian chili aioli is a spicy dipping sauce or spread that adds bold, balanced flavor to sandwiches, burgers, calamari, and more.

Prep time
8 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
8 minutes
Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon finely chopped jarred Calabrian chili peppers 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon fine salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Chop Calabrian peppers finely.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Stir until fully blended.
  4. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Notes

Chop peppers extra fine to evenly distribute spice. Use regular mayonnaise for best contrast with heat. Store in fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories
66
Fat
6.7
Saturated fat
1
Sugar
0.4
Sodium
212
Protein
0.1
Carbohydrates
0.8
Fiber
0.1