Creamy Aioli

By taniaf

epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
• 1/4 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Fresh lemon juice
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Drape a kitchen towel over a small saucepan; set a small metal bowl over (this will hold bowl in place). Whisk egg yolk*, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons water in metal bowl to blend well. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in grapeseed oil, 1 teaspoonful at a time, until sauce is thickened and emulsified. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in cayenne; season aioli with lemon juice, pepper, and salt.