Lemon Aioli
Whisking a creamy, dreamy aioli from scratch is a real treat! We will show you how to master a rich, tart lemon aioli any day of the week with simple step-by-step instructions!
Ingredients
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 egg yolk room-temperature
- 1 cup olive oil
- tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- ground pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Garlic Bulb for Roasting
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 177 degrees Celsius.
- Trim 1/4-inch off the top of the garlic bulb so that the garlic cloves are exposed.
- Place the garlic bulb (with the garlic cloves facing up and exposed) onto a foil sheet.
- Dizzle with olive oil.
- Season with 1/8 tsp salt.
2. Roast the Garlic
- Wrap the seasoned garlic bulb in foil.
- Place the garlic wrapped in foil onto a baking sheet or ramekin.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until soft and gooey.
3. Begin the Aioli
- Add room-temperature egg yolk and Dijon mustard to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk until it begins to ribbon.
- Mash 6 garlic cloves into a paste and add them to the mixing bowl.
- Add 1/2 tbsp lemon juice and whisk.
4. Slowly add Olive Oil to Emulsify
- Slowly add half of the room-temperature olive oil while whisking vigorously (only a thin line or drops at a time). When it begins to clump, add 1 tsp water.
- Add remaining lemon juice and whisk.
- When it begins to clump, add 1 tsp water.
5. Finish the Aioli
- Slowly add the remaining half of the room-temperature olive oil while continuing to whisk vigorously.
- When it reaches the desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk to finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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