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Hollandaise Sauce Recipe to Elevate Your Dishes

Hollandaise Sauce Recipe to Elevate Your Dishes

Learn to make a classic hollandaise sauce to elevate your dishes. Perfect for eggs benedict, asparagus, and more.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture is thickened and doubled in volume.
  • Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (ensure the bowl does not touch the water). Continue to whisk rapidly.
  • Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously, until fully incorporated and the sauce is thick.
  • Remove from heat, add cayenne and salt to taste. Serve immediately or keep warm until needed.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and real butter. Perfect on eggs Benedict or drizzled over steamed vegetables.