Description
Creamy garlic aioli elevates simple dishes with Mediterranean charm, bringing restaurant-quality flavor to home kitchens. Rich, zesty, and impossibly smooth, this classic sauce delivers restaurant-style magic you’ll want to drizzle on everything from fries to sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 large garlic clove, minced or grated
- 12 tablespoons (180 ml) olive oil (optional, for a richer texture)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Crush the garlic clove into a fine, aromatic pulp using a garlic press or sharp knife, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Transfer the minced garlic to a mixing bowl, creating a fragrant base for the creamy condiment.
- Pour in the mayonnaise, creating a smooth canvas for the aioli’s intense flavor profile.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, adding a bright, citrusy undertone that cuts through the richness.
- If desired, incorporate Dijon mustard to introduce a subtle tangy complexity to the sauce.
- Sprinkle salt to enhance and balance the blend of flavors, stirring until the ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Taste the mixture, adjusting the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice to perfect the balance.
- Optional: Drizzle olive oil into the aioli, whisking vigorously to create a more luxurious, silky texture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to marry and intensify.
- Serve chilled as a versatile dipping sauce or condiment, ready to elevate any dish with its robust garlic essence.
Notes
- Crush garlic intensely to release maximum flavor and ensure smooth, even distribution throughout the aioli.
- Use fresh, high-quality garlic for a more robust and authentic taste that elevates the condiment.
- Customize the texture by adjusting the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to create a lighter or richer consistency.
- Transform into a vegan version by replacing mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives like aquafaba or cashew cream for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg