Description
This Roasted Garlic Aioli is a creamy, flavorful sauce made by roasting garlic to bring out its natural sweetness and blending it with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Perfect as a dip, spread, or condiment, this easy-to-make aioli adds a rich, garlicky punch to sandwiches, seafood, vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aioli Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the garlic.
- Prepare the Garlic Bulb: Peel away the outer layers of the garlic bulb without separating the cloves. Slice off the top of the bulb with a sharp knife to expose the garlic cloves inside.
- Wrap Garlic for Roasting: Place the prepared garlic bulb on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil, then wrap the bulb tightly in the foil to keep moisture in during roasting.
- Roast Garlic: Place the wrapped garlic bulb in the oven and roast for 30-40 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Cool and Mash Garlic: Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly. Squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins into a small bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Aioli: In a separate bowl, combine the mashed roasted garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir well until all ingredients are blended smoothly.
- Season and Garnish: Season the aioli with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, add chopped fresh parsley or chives for extra flavor and color.
- Chill the Aioli: Transfer the aioli to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Roast extra garlic cloves along with the ones needed for the aioli; they make a delicious spread or addition to other dishes.
- For a smoother texture, blend the aioli ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- If the aioli is too thick, thin it with a bit of water or extra lemon juice.
- The aioli thickens after chilling, so adjust consistency accordingly before refrigerating.
- Customize the flavor by adding smoked paprika, honey, or other seasonings to create your unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
