Modern Spanish-style Allioli (Olive Oil and Garlic Mayonnaise) Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

This Spanish mayonnaise-style condiment is intensely flavored with garlic.

Note: If you don't have an immersion blender with a cup, you can make the allioli in a food processor. Coming egg, garlic, lemon juice, water, and mustard in a food processor. With machine running, slowly drizzle in the canola or light olive oil, scraping down the sides as necessary. Transfer the half-finished allioli to a bowl and proceed with step two.

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Recipe Details

Modern Spanish-style Allioli (Olive Oil and Garlic Mayonnaise) Recipe

Active 2 mins

Total 2 mins

Serves 8 servings

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1 large egg yolk
4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon juice (from 1/2 a lemon)
1/2 cup vegetable, canola, or light olive oil
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place egg yolk, garlic, water, and lemon juice in the bottom of an immersion blender cup. Pour oil on top and allow to settle for 15 seconds. Place head of immersion blender at bottom of cup and switch it on. As mayonnaise forms, slowly tilt and lift the head of the immersion blender until all oil is emulsified. (For food processor instructions, see note).
Transfer allioli to a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Special equipment

immersion blender

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
257	Calories
28g	Fat
1g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	257
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 89mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 19mg	0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.