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Easy Hollandaise Sauce
An easy, no-fail method for making homemade hollandaise sauce in just minutes. Anyone can make this rich and creamy lemon butter sauce!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 2 3 Tbsp each
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, separated $0.23
- 1 Tbsp water $0.00
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice $0.02
- 4 Tbsp butter* $0.44
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
Instructions
- Separate the egg and place the egg yolk in a small saucepot. The whites can be saved for a different recipe.
- Add the water and lemon juice to the pot with the yolk and whisk until smooth (no heat yet).
- Cut the butter into small pieces (about ¼ Tbsp size) , then add them to the saucepot with the egg yolk, lemon, and water.
- Place the pot over medium-low heat. Continuously whisk as the mixture heats. First the butter will melt, then the mixture will begin to get a bit frothy. Finally, as the egg yolk begins to cook, the sauce will thicken. Make sure you're whisking the entire time to achieve a light, smooth sauce. Once it thickens to the consistency of gravy, remove the pot from the heat.
- Season the sauce with salt and cayenne, then drizzle the sauce over your favorite food!
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Notes
- *I use salted butter, but if you have unsalted butter simply add a pinch more salt to your sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3Tbsp
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Sodium
381mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 23 Tbsp each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3Tbsp | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.