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Hollandaise Sauce

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This creamy and indulgent hollandaise sauce, made with butter and a touch of zesty lemon juice, is the ideal complement to fresh green vegetables or delicate fish dishes. Simple yet elegant, it brings a refined richness to any meal.
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add egg yolks and lemon juice to a saucepan and stir until well blended.
  • Place on low heat and add half of the butter. Stir constantly with the whisk to prevent the egg yolks from coagulating.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the other half of the butter. Continue to stir almost constantly until all the butter has melted.
  • Remove from heat and serve.