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Ready for some aioli enhanced with flavor-packed American pistachios? This rich, roasty deliciousness couldn’t be easier to make, and it really perks up a fish sandwich. And let’s face it: when the weather warms—or when it’s deep winter and you need to pretend it’s warming—nothing hits the spot like a seafood sandwich. With a tender, <a href="/activities/brioche-burger-buns">fresh bun</a>, creamy aioli, and a <a href="/activities/salmon-other-fish--3">gently cooked filet</a>, a great fish sandwich feels like a mini vacation in its own right. Wash it down with a cold lager or freshly mixed Arnold Palmer, and you’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away to a waterside restaurant deck. Can you hear the waves lapping gently against the patio’s barnacle-crusted wood planks? The gulls squawking in the distance? Can you see the sun dapples dancing on the table, smell the salty—Wait? What were we talking about? Oh yeah, Pistachio Aioli. Runny, rich, and replete with buttery pistachio flavor (and—we know this could be controversial—no garlic), this stuff refreshes all sorts of seafood classics. Try it on your own favorite fishwich, then get ready for a truly transportive experience. PSST: Don’t like fish sandwiches? It’s cool. This aioli tastes great with all sorts of seafood—we love serving it alongside moules-frites or with some <a href="/activities/world-s-best-fish-sticks">bâtonnets de poisson</a>. It also makes a dreamy dip for <a href="/activities/thin-cut-french-fries">french fries</a> or <a href="/activities/potato-chips">potato chips</a> and would be amazing under a plate of vegetables. Heck, you can just spread it on a bagel and call it a day. But if you do use your imagination, don’t forget to share photos on <a href="/forum">our forum</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefsteps/">on Instagram</a>—do use the hashtag #chefsteps so we’re sure to see ’em.