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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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French, Italian
Servings 20 tbsp
Calories 99 kcal

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
Keyword 5-ingredients, Creamy, Easy, Rich, tart
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