Roasted Garlic and Black Pepper Aioli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
1 1/2
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Course
Condiments
Roasted Garlic and Black Pepper Aioli
Description
This aioli begins by roasting a whole head of garlic, which softens the cloves and develops a mellow, sweet flavor that contrasts with the slight heat of cracked black pepper and cayenne. The main base is mayonnaise, combined with fresh lemon juice for brightness, grated Parmesan for umami, Dijon mustard for a subtle tang, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce for depth. Fresh parsley adds an herbal note, rounding out the sauce.
The garlic is prepared by cutting the top off the head, seasoning with salt and pepper, drizzling with olive oil, wrapping in foil, and baking before squeezing out softened cloves. This method ensures the aioli has a smooth texture and a well-developed garlic flavor without harshness. The aioli can be used immediately or stored chilled for later use.
Its balance of creamy richness, garlicky depth, and peppery warmth makes it suitable as a dip for vegetables, a spread on sandwiches, or a sauce alongside grilled or roasted proteins. The freshness from parsley and lemon juice adds lively brightness to this savory condiment.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3-4 cloves garlic roasted
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper cracked
- Worcestershire sauce dash
- 2 Tbsp parsley minced, fresh
- garlic roasted
- 1 garlic head
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
- olive oil drizzle of
Instructions
- TO ROAST GARLIC:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel off outer paper layers of the head of garlic, make sure you leave the individual skins on the cloves.
- Cut off the top 1/2 inch of the NON root end of the garlic head.
- Place garlic in the center of a piece of aluminum foil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Wrap up the foil around the garlic and place in to a muffin pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Unwrap and let garlic cool for a while until you can touch it.
- Squeeze from the bottom (root) end to pop the roasted cloves out of the skins.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- TO MAKE THE AIOLI:
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl, whisk, and set aside.
- Use immediately or place in airtight container in the refrigerator.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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