French Hollandaise Sauce

hollandaise sauce on asparagus, with a side of pork

An easy hollandaise sauce that everyone will love.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Side dishes

Cuisine French

Servings

Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
200 g butter
1/2 a lemon
Pinch of salt and pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Place the egg yolks in a small bowl, along with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
Whisk the mixture well.
Melt the butter in the microwave at a low temperature, until it is soft.
Prepare a bain marie as follows: Place warm water in a large pan or wok, and place the bowl with the egg mixture into it.
Whisk the mixture till frothy.
Add the melted butter slowly, whisking actively as you do.
Stir in the lemon juice while whisking.
Season with salt and pepper (and optional cayenne pepper).
Serve warm.

Notes

Adjust the cayenne pepper for spiciness, based on personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 346mg