Harissa Aioli
This bold and creamy harissa aioli is a quick, flavor-packed sauce you’ll want to put on everything. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for tacos, grilled meats, seafood, grain bowls, and more. Start with mild harissa and adjust the heat to your liking. Make a small batch by hand or blend up a bigger one in seconds.
Servings: 4 Yield 1 cup
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste start with mild harissa
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves zested with a microplane
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Add everything to a small bowl or good sized jar and stir well to combine. Store in a airtight container with a tight lid for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
Tip: Homemade mayo makes this aioli extra rich and creamy. Start by hand, then switch to a blender and drizzle the oil in slowly. It takes about 20 minutes, but the flavor is worth it! Link below.
If you don't have smoked paprika, use regular paprika and a tiny bit of cumin.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg