Chef John's Tarragon Aioli
Experience the vibrant flavors of homemade aioli! This Tarragon Aioli recipe delivers a potent punch of fresh tarragon and garlic, perfectly balanced with creamy mayonnaise and a zesty hint of lemon. A small dollop is all you need to elevate your grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or sandwiches to new heights.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
1 g
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Cholesterol
5 mg
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Protein
0 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
128 mg
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Sugar
0 g
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Fat
11 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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In a mortar, combine the sliced garlic and kosher salt. Using a pestle, crush the garlic and salt together into a smooth paste. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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Add the chopped fresh tarragon to the garlic paste. Continue crushing and grinding with the pestle until the tarragon is finely pulverized and fragrant, releasing its essential oils. (3 minutes)
03 Step
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In a small bowl, gently whisk together the mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice until well combined. (1 minute)
04 Step
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Gradually incorporate the garlic-tarragon paste into the mayonnaise mixture, stirring until the aioli is smooth and homogenous. (2 minutes)
05 Step
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Season with a pinch of cayenne pepper, adjusting the amount to your preferred level of heat. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. (1 minute)
06 Step
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Transfer the Tarragon Aioli to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before serving. (30 minutes)
For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The quality of your mayonnaise will significantly impact the final taste of the aioli.
If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can finely mince the garlic and tarragon and mash them together with the salt using the flat side of a knife.
Adjust the amount of garlic and cayenne pepper to your liking. This recipe is easily customizable to suit your individual taste preferences.
This aioli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.9/ 5 ( 34 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Reyes Ohara
Apr 27, 2025A little bit of this aioli goes a long way. So flavorful and intense!
Winfield Buckridge
Mar 3, 2025This aioli is absolutely incredible! The fresh tarragon really makes it special.
Clifton Goldnerbaumbach
Jan 25, 2025Easy to follow recipe and delicious results!
Tyrel Hackett
Aug 10, 2024I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. So much better than store-bought aioli!
Jarrett Ortiz
Aug 9, 2024The perfect accompaniment to grilled salmon. I will definitely be making this again.