5-minute Garlic Aioli

I have made this Garlic Aioli so many times in the last two months and every time I have forgotten to click a decent picture. We will be traveling next month so I wont be able to post many new recipes. So, today I thought maybe I should just get a few pictures from google and upload the recipe. 

Few months back Debarshi and I went to Red Robin’s (Yum!). We were both craving for burger and fries and thought bottomless fries would be perfect to satisfy our potato cravings. The waiter brought garlic fries with some garlic aioli and immediately I thought, why haven’t I been making this dip? It was delicious and paired very well with the burger and fries. So, I looked up the recipe and guess what? It just takes 5 minutes to prepare this garlicky dip. Plus, since it has almost no carbs you can also enjoy it on a low carb diet. 

Have questions? Below I have answered some of the questions I thought may help you:

What does Garlic aioli taste like?

This dip is prepared with mayonnaise hence it will look and taste like mayo. However, it’s the addition of salt, pepper, lemon juice and garlic which really elevates the flavors.

How long can I keep it refrigerated?

Since this recipe uses mayo and no raw eggs, you can easily keep the aioli for up to 10 days in the fridge. Although if you do like it, it will be gone within a few days.

Why 5 minutes?

This aioli is so easy to make that you wont have to put in more than 5 minutes to prepare this. All you have to do is peel and mince the garlic then whisk everything together. I often prepare this fresh before packing Debarshi’s tiffin in the morning. This packs a real raw garlic punch and adds flavor in even blandest of foods. Plus, you get the satisfaction of preparing this from scratch!

Do I have to cook it?

No! Just peel and mince the garlic cloves and whisk it with the other ingredients. 

What can I serve with this dip?

I love to serve it with my Shrimp Stir Fry and you can also enjoy it with:

• Bread
• Crudités (assorted raw vegetables served as an hors d'oeuvre)
• As a Sandwich spread
• Grilled/ Fried Fish
• Burgers
• Fries
• Tater Tots

Now let’s discuss the recipe:

Ingredients:

• Mayonnaise – ¾ cup 
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Lemon Juice - 1 ½ tablespoons 
• Salt – ¼ teaspoon 
• Ground Black Pepper – ½ teaspoon 

Directions:

• Mix the Mayonnaise, minced Garlic, Lemon Juice, Salt and ground Pepper in a bowl. Whisk it till smooth. 
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Other Chutneys, Condiments and Dips you may like:

• Dhania Chutney (Cilantro Chutney)
• Creamy Cream Cheese Dip
• Bread Dipping Oil with Parmesan and Herbs
• Guacamole with Goat Cheese and Bacon
• Spinach Dip
• Sour Cream Dip
• Mayo Mustard Sauce with Herbs
• Fresh Homemade Salsa

Doing low carb diet? Try this dip with the following:

• Mughlai Kabab
• Grilled Salmon with Shrimp and Peppers
• Quick Weeknight Dinner - Shrimp Stir Fry