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Easy Hollandaise Sauce

Hollandaise Sauce is a smooth sauce that's simultaneously creamy and slightly zesty with bright lemon flavor that elevates any meat or veggie!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hollandaise sauce
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1053kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or clarified butter melted

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender, mix the egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, lemon zest, salt and cayenne for 10-20 seconds. Scrape down the sides.
  • Melt the butter or clarified butter (ghee) in a microwave-safe measuring cup with a pouring spout covered in plastic wrap. Melt for 30-40 seconds.
  • With the blender on, slowly pour the butter in a steady stream into the blender until emulsified, about 1 minute.
  • Allow to sit for the air bubbles to come to the top. Use while hot.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 1053kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 111g | Saturated Fat: 65g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1022mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3984IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg