Saffron Aioli

Taste and Texture: Garlicky, with saffron's faint honey-vanilla sweetness balanced by a light bitterness. Thick and creamy. Try with: Poached, grilled, sautéed, or roasted fin fish; scallops, shrimp, or lobster; toasted bread (as an accompaniment for fish soups); oven fries; steamed or sautéed asparagus, broccoli, or carrots; grilled veggie sandwiches.
Note: Saffron doesn't fully release its color, flavor, or fragrance until it blends with warm liquid, which is why you make the saffron-water blend in the microwave.
This makes an excellent sauce for fish or shrimp!

Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup canola mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation:
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 30 seconds. Cool slightly. Stir in mayonnaise and juice, stirring until well blended.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 46
Fat: 4.5g
Saturated fat: 0.0g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.5g
Protein: 0.0g
Carbohydrate: 0.2g
Fiber: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.0mg
Sodium: 90mg
Calcium: 1mg