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Coastal Santa Maria Aioli
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Coastal Santa Maria Aioli

Recipe made for PelicanPassageBob
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SANTA MARIA SELECT BLEND Buy now from Salted Perfection $16

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A rich, creamy emulsion that captures the spirit of the California Central Coast. We're building a scratch mayonnaise using smooth avocado oil and hitting it with that Santa Maria seasoning for a savory, smoky, and slightly citrusy kick. It is the ultimate dipping sauce for chilled prawns or grilled artichokes.

Regional Influences
Pacific & Coastal
Made to serve: 3-4
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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup Avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Salted Perfection Santa Maria Select Blend

Instructions

  1. Secure a medium mixing bowl by placing it on a damp kitchen towel so it stays put while you work.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard together until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Start adding the Avocado oil, literally drop by drop at first, whisking constantly and vigorously. This slow start is non-negotiable to get the emulsion catching.
  4. Once the mixture thickens and looks stable, increase the oil flow to a slow, thin stream. Keep that whisk moving until all the oil is incorporated and you have a thick, glossy mayonnaise.
  5. Fold in the Salted Perfection Santa Maria Select Blend until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the garlic and herbs in the blend wake up and marry with the creamy base.
  7. DUNZO!

Tony’s Fine Print

They tell me every recipe needs a little fine print, so here’s mine. I do my best to keep things straight, no surprises and no sneaky allergens. The info you see here is put together with care, capisce? But kitchens are wild places and ingredients do not always behave. Always double-check the labels on what you buy, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. If something does not look right, trust your gut (and your doctor) before you trust me. Bottom line: I am here to guide, not to diagnose. You cook, you taste, you take responsibility.

Deal? Good. Now let’s eat.

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2 thoughts on “Coastal Santa Maria Aioli”

  1. Bob Roberts - December 11, 2025

    I made this and dipped my shrimp. I couldn’t get enough! So good. I will try artichokes next. Thanks for the great recipe Tony!

    1. Chef Tony Negroni - December 11, 2025

      Bob, your shrimp game just got a serious upgrade! Artichokes next? Now that’s a tasty adventure—keep savoring those wins!

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