It is a perfect hot-weather dish. As the weather cools, serve the vegetables and seafood warm. A classic Aioli meal is much like fondue; it should take time to savour.
1headcauliflowerremove the leaves and cut in bite size pieces
6smallartichokesouter leaves removed
30green beanswash and remove the ends
3largeegg yolks
3 1/2cupscanola oil
1wholelemonsliced for the platter
2-3tbspolive oil
3-4clovesgarliccrushed
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
To prepare the Garlic Mayonnaise
Separate the eggs yolks and discard the whites
Add the crushed garlic
Beat the eggs with a hand mixer on medium heat while slowly adding the canola, it will take a few minutes for the blended ingredients to start to create some volume. Be patient.
Add the olive oil, salt and pepper at the end, mix well
To Prepare Ingredients for the Serving Platter
Start several pots of boiling water on the stove top
Poach the shrimp until they are pink (3-4 minutes), remove from heat, drain and put aside
Boil the carrots until tender, remove from heat, drain and put aside
Steam the green beans until tender (about 6-8 minutes), drain and put aside
Steam the cauliflower until tender, drain and put aside
Boil the artichokes for about 15 minutes, cut in half, remove the inner heart, put aside
When all the ingredients are ready you can arrange on a serving platter
Notes
Other optional ingredients: boiled eggs, boiled new potatoes, red and yellow peppers.
Keyword Seafood Recipes, Traditional Recipe, Vegetable