Description
Indulgent Blooming Onion Sauce brings zesty southwestern flavors straight to kitchen tables with incredible depth. Bold spices and creamy textures combine effortlessly, letting you experience restaurant-style magic at home.
Ingredients
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Sauce Base:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice (optional, for tanginess)
Spice and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl until smooth and uniform in color.
- Incorporate smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the sauce mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the sauce, gently stirring to blend and brighten the flavor profile.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify the overall taste.
- Remove from refrigerator just before serving, giving a quick stir to refresh the sauce’s consistency and ensure all flavors are well combined.
Notes
- Start with room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and consistent flavor infusion.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper to match personal heat tolerance.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for richer, creamier sauce texture and enhanced taste profile.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and stored in an airtight container for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 405 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg