Le Grand Aïoli is a classic southern French dish, bringing together a vibrant array of cooked and raw vegetables with hearty proteins, all served with a divine garlicky aioli sauce. This easy yet elegant dish is perfect for a casual dinner or a substantial appetizer platter during gatherings. Simple in preparation yet rich in flavors, it will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
For the Vegetables and Proteins:
🥔 2 pounds fresh potatoes
🥦 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
🍃 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
🥚 6 large eggs
🍤 1 pound shrimp, thawed if frozen
For the Aioli:
🍋 1 lemon, juiced
🥚 1 large egg yolk
🥄 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥄 1 cup olive oil
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧂 Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1- Prepare the Vegetables and Proteins:
- Peel and cut potatoes into uniform chunks
- Cover potatoes with salted water and cook until tender (15 minutes)
- Hard-boil eggs for 9 minutes, cool in ice water
- Steam broccoli florets and asparagus until tender (5 minutes)
- Cook shrimp in boiling salted water until pink (3-4 minutes)
2- Make the Aioli:
- Whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth
- Gradually add olive oil while whisking constantly
- Stir in minced garlic
- Season with salt and black pepper
3- Assemble and Serve:
- Arrange cooked potatoes, broccoli, asparagus on a platter
- Add hard-boiled eggs and shrimp
- Serve with fresh aioli on the side
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment:
- Saucepan
- Steamer basket
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Cooking Tips
- Use a food processor or blender for a quicker aioli preparation
- Feel free to substitute seasonal vegetables or proteins to suit your tastes
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Le Grand Aïoli - A Delightful Veggie and Protein Platter with Garlicky Sauce