June 7, 2024

Basil Mayonnaise

By Josh Berry

Enhance your seafood dishes with the fresh, aromatic flavors of Basil Mayonnaise, brought to you by the talented Josh Berry. This creamy, herbaceous spread is the perfect addition to our Summer Lobster Rolls, combining the sweetness of ripe cherry tomatoes and avocados with the fragrant essence of fresh basil. Whether you’re crafting a gourmet sandwich or looking for a versatile condiment, this basil-infused mayonnaise will elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

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Makes

cups

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves slightly packed
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh

Instructions

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Blanch basil leaves in hot water for 30–40 seconds. Remove basil from water and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Dry the basil on paper towels as much as you can.
Place basil, mayonnaise, and lemon juice into blender. Blend on high, scraping down the sides of the container as necessary, until the mayo is pale green and the basil is incorporated. (You will have more basil mayonnaise than needed. Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Spread freely on anything you desire!)

About the author

Josh Berry

Chef Josh’s lifelong connection to local food, seasonality, farmers and fishermen leads him to create an equally unique & accessible food style that is an authentic ode to his native Maine. He worked in Europe, throughout the US and finally back to Maine where he was awarded Maine’s Chef of the Year and was invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in NYC. His recipes appear in many cookbooks, magazines and television shows. His passion now is in helping restaurants develop crave-worthy menus and unique concepts; taking food photos for national magazines and offering a select number of private dining events. When not working with edible MAINE, he works with clients to elevate the story around their food experience, branding story and vision.