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Garlic Aioli

A rich and creamy homemade garlic aioli with fresh lemon and olive oil that works as a dip, spread, or sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces & Dips
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Aioli Base
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 3/4 cup light olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
  • 1 teaspoon water for thinning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • garlic press

Method
 

  1. Mince the garlic into a fine paste.
  2. Whisk together garlic, egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly until thick and creamy.
  4. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  5. Refrigerate briefly before serving.

Notes

For milder flavor, roast the garlic before mixing into the aioli.