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Hollandaise Sauce

A rich and creamy hollandaise sauce, perfect for drizzling over vegetables, eggs, or seafood.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Keyword: hollandaise sauce, French sauce, egg sauce, creamy sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • Salt to taste
  • Cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Separate the egg yolks from the whites and place the yolks in a heatproof bowl.
  • Add lemon juice to the egg yolks and whisk until slightly thickened.
  • Place the bowl over simmering water, whisking continuously for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Drizzle in the melted butter gradually while whisking vigorously to emulsify.
  • Once the sauce thickens and becomes creamy, remove it from heat.
  • Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • If too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to adjust the consistency.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 32g