Grilled New Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds small new potatoes, unpeeled
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions:

In a large pot of salted water, boil the potatoes just until cooked through but not competely soft, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Test by piercing with a thin skewer - if there is some resistance but it slides all the way through, then the potatoes are ready. Drain immediately and let cool until you can handle them. Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, zest, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. Preheat the grill until high. Cut the potatoes in half, brush the cut sides of oil and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes cut side down until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Place the potatoes on a platter, drizzle with aioli and sprinkle with chives. Serve warm.