Micheal Mina's Spicy Cayenne Mayonnaise

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup canola oil
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 put the yolk, mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, and water in a food processor and purée until smooth. with the motor running, drizzle in the oil in a thin steady stream until the mayonnaise is emulsified and thick. season with salt and pepper.
• 2 may be made up to a day in advance, covered in the refrigerator. the mayonnaise will be used in the crab cake mixture. any leftover is terrific on a roast beef or chicken sandwich.