Description
A creamy and rich sauce made from egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl over simmering water.
- Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking constantly.
- Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to use.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best flavor.
- Keep the sauce warm, but do not overheat.
- You can add herbs for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hollandaise sauce, egg sauce, French sauce