Tarragon Aioli
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Tarragon aioli is a delicious and easy condiment that’s delicious on a variety of dishes. From French fries to fish and seafood, as a dip for crudités, or on grilled vegetables this tarragon aioli is a tangy dipping sauce.
What is aioli?
Aioli is a French sauce similar to mayonnaise popular in the south of France. It’s a traditionally used to accompany many Mediterranean dishes. It pairs well with fish, chicken, and even pomme frites or French fries! This version gets a flavorful boost from fresh tarragon.
Ingredients for tarragon aioli
Since this recipe just requires raw yolk, make Meringues with any leftover egg whites.
- egg yolk
- fresh lemon juice
- extra-virgin olive oil
- garlic cloves
- fresh tarragon leaves
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
How to make this tarragon aioli recipe
The traditional method for making aioli is to whisk by hand, but you can also use a blender, food processor or an Immersion Blender.
- In a large bowl whisk lemon juice, egg yolk and garlic.
- In a slow and steady stream, add olive oil, whisking constantly until aioli is desired consistency similar to a thinnish mayo.
- Whisk in chopped tarragon and season to taste.
- Use the left-over aioli on our sautéed shrimp and as a salad dressing!
What to serve with tarragon aioli
This would go well with salmon recipes, or as a dipping sauce for French fries, or raw veggies.
Serve it with grilled or roasted asparagus.
Looking for more sauces?
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Tarragon Aioli
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature. Use pasteurized eggs to guarantee safety from salmonella.
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3/4 cup olive oil (up to 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh tarragon finely chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk lemon juice, egg yolk and garlic.
- In a slow and steady stream, add olive oil, whisking constantly until aioli is desired consistency…think thinnish mayo.
- Whisk in chopped tarragon and season to taste.
