This easy tangy hollandaise sauce recipe will take your breakfast or brunch to the next level. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a velvety smooth sauce with a tangy kick that pairs perfectly with eggs Benedict, asparagus, or grilled salmon.
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
- Whisk constantly until the mixture is thickened and the whisk leaves a trail in the mixture, about 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately over your favorite dishes and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Hollandaise sauce is one of the five mother sauces in French cuisine.
It is traditionally made with clarified butter, but this easy version uses melted butter for simplicity.