5 from 63 votes
Easy Homemade Basil Aioli with Lemon and Garlic
Easy Homemade Basil Aioli with Lemon and Garlic is a creamy sauce blending egg yolks, fresh basil and other herbs, lemon, garlic, and anchovies emulsified with olive oil. This aioli has bright citrus notes and herbal freshness balanced by garlic's pungency and the umami of anchovies. Its smooth texture makes it versatile for dressings, dips, or sandwich spreads.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
130 kcal
Course:
Salad, Condiments
Cuisine:
French, Canadian
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 c basil
- 1 c chives
- 1 c 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 fillet
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (Add after anchovies and adjust to taste as needed)
- 6 drops hot sauce tobasco
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.
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Notes
- Add the olive oil very slowly during blending to ensure proper emulsification and prevent the aioli from breaking or becoming grainy.
- If the aioli breaks, consult remedies to re-emulsify and restore smoothness.
- Use fresh herbs and high-quality olive oil for best flavor and creaminess.
- Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.