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hollandaise sauce

Lemon Hollandaise sauce

A lemon hollandaise sauce that is quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 200 g butter
  • 1/2 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

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 231mg

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.