Lemon Mayonnaise

Ingredients

  • 8 egg yolks
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp finely-grated lemon zest

Procedure

  1. Whisk together all ingredients except for oil in a large bowl.
  2. One tablespoon at a time, slowly drizzle in oil while continually and vigorously whisking. Do not stop whisking, or the mayonnaise may separate.
  3. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks in a nonreactive container.