Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave

This is how I make a perfect Hollandaise sauce in the microwave to serve over eggs Benedict, salmon, or asparagus. I've tried several ways to make Hollandaise sauce; this method works every time and is very quick and easy.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 6 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup salted butter, melted
• ¼ medium lemon, juiced, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Slowly stream melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking to incorporate.

Step 2

Heat sauce in the microwave on medium for 15 to 20 seconds; whisk until well combined.