3 Citrus Hollandaise Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this luscious 3 Citrus Hollandaise Sauce, a tantalizing twist on the classic recipe. Combining the zesty tang of fresh lemon, lime, and orange juices, this sophisticated sauce strikes the perfect balance of bright, citrusy flavor and velvety richness. Carefully emulsified egg yolks and melted butter provide the creamy base, enhanced by a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick. Perfect for drizzling over poached eggs, seafood, or steamed vegetables, this sauce is as versatile as it is indulgent. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick yet elegant way to transform your dishes into gourmet delights. Whether you’re serving brunch or preparing an upscale dinner, this citrus-infused hollandaise is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Fine sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until fully liquid but not bubbling. Keep the butter warm and set aside.
Set up a double boiler: Heat an inch of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it is just simmering. Ensure the bottom of your mixing bowl does not touch the simmering water when placed on top of the saucepan.
In a medium-sized metal or heat-safe bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and water until combined and slightly frothy.
Place the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water. Whisk constantly and vigorously as the mixture begins to thicken. This should take about 2–3 minutes. Be careful not to let the eggs scramble.
Once the egg yolk mixture has thickened to a ribbon-like consistency, remove the bowl from the heat. Start adding the melted butter in a very slow and steady stream while whisking continuously. Go slowly at first to ensure the sauce emulsifies and doesn’t break.
After all the butter has been incorporated, whisk in the lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, sea salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth and well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can whisk in 1 teaspoon of warm water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately over your dish of choice, or keep warm by placing the bowl over the double boiler (off the heat) and stirring occasionally until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 518 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 158 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
