Easy Dill Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

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Easy Dill Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 04, 2023

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

  1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
  2. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
  3. Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture vigorously until it thickens and doubles in volume. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
  4. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Make sure to incorporate it gradually to prevent the sauce from breaking.
  5. Once all the butter is incorporated, remove the bowl from the heat.
  6. Stir in the fresh dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 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.