I have been to Outback Steakhouse just once, but I do remember us all sharing that Blooming Onion!
Copykat Recipes are always fun to try. :) Middle Child always wanted whatever ‘gizmo’ he saw on a TV ‘Infomercial.’ One Christmas I bought him half a dozen of them - found at Thrift stores after they were most likely given as gifts and never used. He loved that!
It wasn’t uncommon for him to wake me up at the crack of dawn and say, ‘Give me the phone and your credit card! I NEED that thing I just saw on TV!’
Yeah - that never happened, LOL!
Blistered Shishito Peppers / Sweet Paprika Garlic Aioli Dip
A great summer appetizer with a mild kick.
Ing lb Shishitos 2 tbl ol/oil 1/3 c Mayo 1 Tbl Sweet Paprika Lemon tsp Gar/Pwder Sea Salt to taste
Instructions Wash peppers well; dry completely on p/towel. Toothpick small hole in the middle to prevent "popping" as peppers blister. Heat skillet very hot but not smoking; add olive oil. Toss in peppers; use tongs to continuously turn til all sides are blistered; ok to see char marks on some peppers. Transfer to server; squeeze half a lemon, sea salt over peppers.
AIOLI --- combine well mayo, paprika, gar/powder, juiced half a lemon.
SERVE---hold by stem to dip peppers in aioli; eat the whole pepper.