Easy Homemade Creamy Garlic Sauce: The Ultimate Drizzle
Create a rich, velvety garlic sauce using simple ingredients. This easy homemade garlic sauce is perfect for drizzling over steak, chicken, or using as a versatile dipping sauce for appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise (full fat recommended)
- 4 large cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water (for thinning, optional)
Instructions
- Place the minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
- Taste the sauce. If you prefer a thinner consistency for drizzling, add cold water one teaspoon at a time, whisking well after each addition, until you reach your desired texture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the creamy garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the garlic flavor to meld with the other ingredients.
- Serve this versatile condiment with grilled chicken, steak, french fries, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For an aioli garlic sauce texture, use slightly less liquid.
- You can substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10