4.4/5
(46 Votes)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Let bubble for 10 to 15 minutes and then pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth, discarding the milky solids, or simply pour off the clarified butter, leaving the milky solids in the bottom of the pan.
2. Place the egg yolks and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until the mixture is foamy.
3. With the blender running, gradually add the clarified butter in a thin stream.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and it’s ready! The sauce should be served immediately.