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    Home » Seasonings & Sauces » Easy Lemon Aioli

    Easy Lemon Aioli

    Published: Oct 13, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

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    Image with text overlay for easy egg-free lemon garlic aioli.

    Here's an easy lemon aioli recipe, made in one bowl with mayonnaise, lemon, garlic and parsley. Aioli is a versatile sauce to use on sandwiches and burgers, salmon and crab cakes, grilled shrimp, roasted vegetables and more!

    A small square dish of lemon aioli with a sprig of parsley.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    I've made this lemon aioli recipe many times over the years and finally decided it needed a post all its own.

    I first learned to make it at a Spanish cooking class, simply by emulsifying garlic with olive oil and an egg. While that method makes a delicious aioli, today I'm sharing an egg-free version that is a snap to make and only dirties one bowl! No blender needed for this easy recipe!

    🛒 Ingredients and substitutions

    You'll find a complete list of ingredients with amounts in the recipe card below.

    You'll need:

    • mayonnaise: use good-quality mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise to keep this recipe egg-free.
    • garlic: one fresh clove
    • lemon: you'll need both the zest and a little lemon juice
    • parsley: freshly chopped
    • sea salt and pepper to taste
    Ingredients for lemon aioli.

    🔪 How to make lemon garlic aioli

    Measure the mayo, zest and juice a lemon, mince a clove of garlic, chop some parsley and use a whisk to combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Taste and correct the seasoning with a little more lemon or sea salt and pepper.

    Combining lemon aioli ingredients in a bowl with a spatula.

    🔁 Possible Variations

    Some traditional French aioli recipes add a touch of mustard. You can add ½ to 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard if you'd like. It will give the aioli a light yellow colour.

    Make it a Dill Lemon Aioli. Stir in ½ teaspoon of finely chopped fresh dill. Delicious with salmon or other fish. Or try it with fresh tarragon!

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    You can use Lemon Aioli in so many ways. Once you make it, you'll find a hundred ways to use it! Try it with:

    • Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
    • Salmon Patties
    • Mushroom Black Bean Burgers
    • Tortilla Española - Traditional Spanish Tortilla
    • Crab Cakes
    • Paella
    • as a dipping sauce for veggies or chicken wings
    Dipping a padron (shishito) pepper into lemon aioli.
    Lemon aioli makes an ideal dip for blistered padron peppers.

    ⏰ Storage Instructions

    To store: Store leftover aioli in the fridge in a covered container. It will stay fresh for 3 - 4 days.

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    When you make this easy lemon garlic aioli recipe, please leave a comment and a star rating below. I love hearing from you! Thanks in advance. Subscribe to my newsletter and receive new recipes delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

    📖 Recipe

    Overhead view of a small bowl of lemon aioli with lemon slices beside it.

    Easy Lemon Aioli

    Here's an easy lemon aioli recipe, made in one bowl with mayonnaise, lemon, garlic and parsley. Aioli is a versatile sauce to use on sandwiches and burgers, salmon and crab cakes, grilled shrimp, roasted vegetables and more!
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    Course: Dressings and Sauces
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 tablespoons
    Calories: 13kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    1 whisk

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon each sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Measure and combine all ingredients in a small bowl, whisking until no lumps remain.

    Notes

    Using a whisk to combine the ingredients together helps to make a fluffier aioli.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Ella

      December 27, 2022 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy! I made it to have with your Bangkok Crab Cakes instead of the spicy dip this time and it was perfect. I'm going to use it with your salmon patties, too. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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