Lemon Dill Aioli

A ceramic bowl filled with creamy lemon aioli, garnished with a sprig of fresh dill, next to a patterned green and blue cloth and a copper spoon.

5 from 1 vote

Packed with flavor from garlic and fresh dill, this lemon aioli recipe will level up everything from fresh vegetables to sandwiches to seafood.

Prep Time5

Chilling Time30

Total Time35

Servings:

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Chef Molly Pisula

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Mince garlic cloves.
Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld. Then serve!

Notes

Storage Tips: Store lemon aioli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Want to change up your flavor profile? This creamy lemon aioli recipe is easy to customize. Try substituting lime juice and zest for lemon and pairing with fresh cilantro for an herb. Great for a drizzle on tacos! You could also replace the fresh dill with fresh basil to make a summery lemon basil aioli—so delicious on a tomato sandwich in the summer. Another great option is to stir in some drained, chopped capers. That lemon caper aioli is fantastic with crab cakes, salmon, or shrimp.

The creamy texture of your homemade aioli is perfect for a dip, but you may want to stir in a little bit of water if you want to make it more of a sauce that you can drizzle.

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