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Creamy homemade lemon garlic aioli sauce served in a wooden bowl with fresh lemon wedges and garlic cloves on the side.

Lemon Garlic Aioli Sauce

A creamy, zesty homemade aioli made with fresh garlic and lemon. Perfect as a dipping sauce, spread, or condiment for seafood, vegetables, and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg yolk large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil sunflower or avocado oil
  • salt to taste
  • white pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. While whisking constantly, add the oil very slowly, drop by drop, until the sauce begins to emulsify.
  4. Once thickened, continue adding the oil in a thin steady stream until fully incorporated.
  5. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in lemon zest if using, adjust lemon juice if needed, then cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This aioli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve chilled for best flavor.