Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1large egg yolk
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2tablespoonscold water
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1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
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Salt to taste
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1pinchcayenne pepper
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4tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cubed
Cooking Directions
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Place egg yolk into a large stainless steel bowl. Whisk in water, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add butter cubes.
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Place bowl over low heat. Whisk continually until butter melts and the mixture gets foamy, about 3 minutes. Continue whisking over low heat until sauce is to your desired thickness, 3 to 5 more minutes.
Chef John
Cook’s Notes
You can also use a double boiler to make the sauce.
If sauce gets too thick, just thin it with a little hot water.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe2 | |
| Calories232 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g |
32% |
| Saturated Fat 15g |
77% |
| Cholesterol 164mg |
55% |
| Sodium 85mg |
4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g |
0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
0% |
| Total Sugars 0g |
|
| Protein 2g |
3% |
| Vitamin C 4mg |
4% |
| Calcium 19mg |
1% |
| Iron 0mg |
1% |
| Potassium 27mg |
1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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