Easy Extra-Lemony Hollandaise Sauce

No double-boiler, no blender, and va-va-voom flavor! This extra-lemony hollandaise is fantastic over asparagus or eggs Benedict, and a great complement to salmon or other fish. Gutsy enough to stand up to red meats for a variation on steak Oscar, too!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 157 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 large egg yolks
• 6 tablespoons clarified butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk egg yolks and water together in a small saucepan over low heat. Slowly whisk in melted butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly add lemon juice, stirring until incorporated. Cook until sauce achieves desired thickness, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.