Grilled Cod With Lime Aioli And Pineapple Cucumber Salsa

Larry and I love fish and all kinds of seafood. I felt like it was time for something fishy. I had my pineapple cucumber salsa Crab Cakes With Pineapple Cucumber Salsa left, so I thought those would be a great combination. After all, I originally served it over crab cakes, so already knew it paired perfectly with seafood. 🙂

Aioli is a condiment used all over the Mediterranean regions of Europe. It is similar to mayonnaise, but with heavy garlic influences, and often often flavors as well. It is often described as garlic beaten up with olive oil and lemon or lime juice. I’d say that’s a pretty fair description.

I have an inside grill that I place over my burners when I am just grilling a little bit. It’s also perfect for using during inclement weather when I don’t want to go out into the elements. 🙂 I got that real hot, then added both olive oil and lime olive oil before placing the cod on the grill. I cooked the cod for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it was lightly browned.

Lime Aioli

This particular version of aioli is intentionally light. It is meant to be drizzled over foods. To make it thicker, just add another egg yolk or two, if using them. There is a debate on the use of egg yolks. Purists think the use of egg yolks makes it more like mayonnaise than a true aioli.

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

2 tsp garlic

2 egg yolks

1/4 cup lime juice

1 1/2 cups olive oil

2 tsp water, if necessary

Place everything in a food processor except the olive oil. Slowly add the olive oil at the same time the processor is emulsifying the mixture.

I placed the cooked cod on top of a bed of pureed sweet potatoes, then added some of the lime aioli on top, and finished it with a generous dollop or two of my pineapple cucumber salsa. I finished the dish with some corn pudding and the last of my New Year’s pretzels Keeping Our New Year’s Traditions and served it with a chilled Pinot Grigio on the side (one of ours, that we made). !Delicioso!

Have a great day and make everyday great. May 2026 be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity for all. ‘Til next time.