Name: Scallion Aioli
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 scallions; 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil*; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 small or 1 large garlic clove, (minced or pressed through a garlic press); ¼ teaspoon smoked hot paprika; ¼ teaspoon lemon juice

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5 from 1 vote

This scallion aioli is flavored with fried scallion greens and has a nice smokiness and a little bit of spice from smoked hot paprika powder.

Scallion aioli with a spoon in a glass bowl. — Scallion aioli makes a great condiment for grilled shrimp, burgers and more.

This scallion aioli is super simple to make and full of flavor at the same time. Rather than adding fresh scallions, I decided to fry them to give the dip an intense, charred onion flavor. Smoked hot paprika adds a little bit of heat and a nice smoky flavor that goes well with the fried scallions.

Ingredients:

Scallions, paprika, garlic, lemon, mayonnaise and oil on a kitchen counter. — You need scallions, smoked paprika, garlic, lemon, mayonnaise and oil for this recipe.

Ingredient notes:

Scallions are the same as green onions. You need only the green tops for this recipe.
You can use vegetable oil (including avocado oil) or a mild olive oil for this recipe.

How to make it:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Slice and chop scallion greens.

Step 2. Heat oil in a non-stick or cast iron pan and fry chopped scallion greens. Let cool a bit.

How to use it:

This aioli makes an excellent meatball dipping sauce and is also great with grilled shrimp. You can also spread it on sandwiches, chicken or beef burgers or use it as a dip for French fries or potato chips.

How to store leftovers:

This aioli tastes best fresh but you can keep it in the fridge for up to one day in an airtight container.

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Scallion Aioli

Nicole B.

Use this smoky and slightly spicy scallion aioli as a dip for grilled shrimp or spread it on a sandwich or burger.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 3 mins

Cook Time 2 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Condiments and Sauces

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories (estimated) 123 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 4 scallions
▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil*
▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
▢ 2 small or 1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press
▢ ¼ teaspoon smoked hot paprika
▢ ¼ teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Slice and chop the green parts of the scallions (keep the white parts for another use).
Heat oil in a cast iron or non-stick pan until shimmering.
Fry the scallions on high heat until starting to brown (~ 2 minutes). Let cool.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, paprika and lemon juice.
Stir the scallions into the aioli.

Notes

*You can use vegetable oil (including avocado oil) or a mild olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal

Keywords: scallion aioli