Easy Homemade Basil Aioli with Lemon and Garlic

Name: Easy Homemade Basil Aioli with Lemon and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg yolks; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1 c Basil, Chives + Parsley; 1 c olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 3 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 4 anchovy fillets; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 6 drops Hot Sauce (Tobasco)

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Prep Time
15 mins
Servings
16 servings
Calories
130 kcal
Course
Salad, Condiments
Cuisine
French, Canadian

Easy Homemade Basil Aioli with Lemon and Garlic

Liam Perkins

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A delicious tangy and fresh sauce perfect for dipping veggies into or dressing a nicoise salad. Makes approximately 2 cups.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 egg yolks
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 c Basil, Chives + Parsley
1 c olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar (Red wine vinegar is a fine substitute)
4 anchovy fillets
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt (Add after anchovies and adjust to taste as needed)
6 drops Hot Sauce (Tobasco)

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Instructions

Using a high powered blender, food processor or whisk, blend egg yolks and garlic. Add lemon juice and vinegar and whisk until light and frothy.
With blender running or while whisking, slowly start adding oil. Start with a few drops at a time until it starts thickening and then you can start adding it faster.
Once half of oil has been incorporated, add the remaining ingredients except salt and then continue blending and adding oil until finished. If sauce gets too thick, add a little water a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust salt blending well after adding.
Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 7 days stored in a glass jar or other airtight container.

Notes

Be sure to start adding the oil slowly. If you add it too fast before it starts to emulsify and thicken, your sauce may "break" which will make it appear grainy.
If your aioli breaks, see the section above on fixing a broken aioli.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 0.5g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 113IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	130kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	0.5g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	75mg	3%
Potassium	17mg	0%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	0.1g	0%
Vitamin A	113IU	2%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	8mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%