Hollandaise Sauce
Recipe from
The Food Channel
This classic French sauce is technically defined as an emulsion of egg yolk and butter seasoned with lemon juice, salt and pepper. We define it as a rich velvety-smooth buttery-indulgent sauce that tastes simply delicious paired with artichokes, asparagus, seafood and Eggs Benedict.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Ingredients
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2large egg yolkssee savings
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1 tablespooncold watersee savings
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1/2 cupunsalted butter, melted, room temperaturesee savings
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1 1/2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juicesee savings
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1/4 teaspoonkosher saltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonTabasco® brand Original Pepper Saucesee savings
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1/4 teaspoonWorcestershire saucesee savings
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Directions
1.
Whisk the egg yolks and cold water together in a stainless bowl until foamy.
2.
Place the bowl over a saucepan of water at a low simmer. Continue to whisk egg mixture until thickened, about 1 minute.
3.
Slowly add the melted butter, in a steady stream, into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick and emulsified.
4.
Remove the bowl from heat; whisk in the lemon juice, salt, pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
5.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
6.
Serve immediately or let stand over warm water in saucepan for up to 30 minutes.
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