Learn how to make a creamy and tangy Dill Hollandaise Sauce in just a few minutes with this easy recipe. This hollandaise sauce is infused with fresh dill, adding a refreshing and aromatic twist to the classic sauce. Perfect for serving over asparagus, fish, or eggs Benedict, this homemade sauce will elevate any dish to a whole new level. Follow these simple steps to create a restaurant-quality hollandaise sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
- Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
- Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture vigorously until it thickens and doubles in volume. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- While whisking, slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Make sure to incorporate it gradually to prevent the sauce from breaking.
- Once all the butter is incorporated, remove the bowl from the heat.
- Stir in the fresh dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the dill hollandaise sauce immediately over asparagus, fish, or eggs Benedict. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Hollandaise sauce is a classic French sauce typically used in eggs Benedict.
Dill is an aromatic herb commonly used in Scandinavian and Eastern European cuisines.
The key to a successful hollandaise sauce is to whisk the egg yolks vigorously while incorporating the melted butter slowly.
Leftover hollandaise sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a double boiler.