Easy Hollandaise Sauce
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
2 3 Tbsp each
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Easy Hollandaise Sauce
Description
The Easy Hollandaise Sauce depends on carefully heating a mixture of egg yolk, water, lemon juice, and butter to gently cook and emulsify them into a silky sauce. Whisking continuously prevents curdling and helps the sauce thicken to a gravy-like consistency. A pinch of salt and cayenne pepper finishes it with subtle seasoning and a light heat.
This sauce enhances dishes such as eggs Benedict, steamed vegetables, or grilled fish. Its tangy lemon flavor balances the richness from the butter and eggs. Since it requires precise temperature control and consistent whisking, it benefits from close attention during preparation.
Using salted butter means adjusting seasoning carefully. The sauce should be served immediately to maintain its smooth texture and is best consumed fresh. Egg whites not used in the recipe can be saved for other cooking purposes.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg $0.23, separated
- 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!
Notes
- If using unsalted butter, add a pinch more salt to balance flavor.
- Constant whisking over medium-low heat prevents sauce from scrambling.
- Serve Hollandaise immediately to enjoy its creamy texture.
- Keep egg whites reserved for other recipes to avoid waste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 23 Tbsp each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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