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Hollandaise Sauce

A silky, rich sauce with egg yolks, butter and fresh lemon juice perfect for eggs, vegetables and seafood dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Sauces
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons of butter, melted, hot
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1-3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
  • a pinch of salt
  • a pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Blend 4 egg yolks with a pinch of salt until creamy
  • Add 1-3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice (depending on how tangy you prefer your hollandaise to be) and blend for a few more seconds
  • Slowly drizzle 8 tablespoons of melted, hot butter into the egg yolks while blending on medium
  • Serve immediately