CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Lemon Aioli

Substitute this condiment for tartar sauce the next time you serve fish.

Lemon Aioli

Juice of 3 lemons

1 clove garlic, chopped

1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Salt

Ground white pepper

Place lemon juice, garlic and turmeric in a blender; process until smooth.

Pour into a small pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain. Remove from heat, pour into a medium bowl and let cool.

Add mayonnaise, dill and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Yield: About 1 cup

Approximate nutritional analysis per tablespoon: 105 calories, 11 grams fat (1.5 grams saturated), 5 milligrams cholesterol, no protein, 1 gram carbohydrates, no sugar, no fiber, 75 milligrams sodium, no calcium.

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