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Aioli (Garlic Aioli)
Homemade aioli with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of lemon is a versatile, punchy spread that’s perfect for sandwiches, vegetable platters, and so much more.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 1278 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Get ready: Wet a kitchen towel and wring out until just damp. Shape the towel into a ring on the counter and nestle a medium bowl in the center. Place the oil in a measuring cup with a spout and set aside.
- Season the egg yolk: Using a microplane or the smallest side of a box grater, finely grate the garlic into the bowl. Add the kosher salt and egg yolk. Whisk briefly combine.
- Add the oil: Whisking constantly, add the oil a few drops at a time. As the aioli starts to emulsify, increase the oil addition to a thin, steady stream, continuing to whisk at a brisk pace.
- Finish the aioli: Once all oil has been added, whisk a few more times to ensure that the mixture is thoroughly emulsified. Whisk in lemon juice. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
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Notes
- Aioli, kept in a tightly sealed container, will keep for up to one week in the fridge.
- If your sauce breaks, try vigorously whisking in 1 more egg yolk. If that doesn’t work, try adding a splash or two of ice water and whisk with all your might!
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams and spices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127.8kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
14.1g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.1g
Cholesterol
24.3mg
(8%)
Sodium
74.2mg
(3%)
Potassium
6.3mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
32.6IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
4.5mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127.8kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 14.1g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.1g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 24.3mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 74.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 6.3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 32.6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4.5mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.