Aioli Recipe
Quick and flavorful garlic lemon aioli, perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce, adding zing to Mediterranean and American dishes.
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Calories: 90kcal
Servings: 1.5 cup
Equipment
- Small, shallow bowl
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Silicone or rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 5 medium cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 2 tsps lemon juice to taste
- Sprinkle of salt
- ½ cup good quality mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard Optional
Instructions
- Combine pressed garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Stir well and spread into an even layer, sprinkling lightly with salt.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over another bowl and strain the mixture, pressing on the garlic to extract juice.
- Discard the garlic and stir mayo into the garlicky lemon juice until smooth.
- Taste and adjust with more mayo if needed for balance.
- Optionally, add Dijon mustard for extra flavor or lemon juice for tanginess.
- Refrigerate the aioli, covered, for up to 10 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 85mg