Description
A creamy, luxurious dip that combines garlic, lemon, and olive oil, perfect for enhancing vegetables, grilled fish, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (or to taste)
- 1 egg yolk (or aquafaba for vegan option)
- Juice of half a lemon (more to taste)
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep the garlic: Crush and finely mince the raw garlic or roast a head of garlic at 400°F for 30-40 minutes until soft.
- Whisk the egg yolk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Emulsify with oil: While whisking vigorously, slowly pour in the olive oil until fully emulsified.
- Add garlic and lemon: Mix in prepared garlic and lemon juice, adjusting seasoning as needed and adding water if too thick.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the aioli for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Taste as you go and adjust garlic and lemon to suit your preference. Use the freshest ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
Keywords: aioli, garlic dip, Mediterranean sauce, creamy condiment