Description
This refreshing Lemon Basil Aioli is a creamy, herb-infused sauce perfect for enhancing sandwiches, grilled vegetables, or seafood. Made with fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and mayonnaise, it blends bright citrus flavors with aromatic herbs for a versatile condiment that’s easy to whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Aioli Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, and lemon juice into a mason jar or a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Use a stick blender directly in the jar or pulse in a countertop blender until the mixture is smooth and emulsified, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate and Store: Transfer the aioli into a clean container if blended outside the jar, then store in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to one week.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired acidity.
- For a lighter aioli, use light mayonnaise or substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Use fresh basil for best flavor; dried basil will not provide the same aromatic quality.
- Great as a dip, spread, or sauce for grilled meats, vegetables, or sandwiches.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within one week for optimal freshness and food safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon basil aioli, herb aioli, garlic aioli, homemade aioli, basil sauce, lemon sauce, easy aioli recipe, condiment
