Side Of Hollandaise Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

A rich and creamy hollandaise sauce, perfect for drizzling over your favorite dishes.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until completely melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Prepare the Egg Yolks
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until well combined.
3
Create a Double Boiler
Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring that the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
4
Whisk and Add Butter
Whisk the egg yolk mixture continuously while slowly drizzling in the melted butter. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
5
Season the Sauce
Remove from heat and stir in cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
6
Serve
Transfer the Hollandaise sauce to a serving bowl and serve immediately as a side with your favorite dish.