Bearnaise Sauce
This Bearnaise Sauce is every bit as delicious as one you would get at a steakhouse, yet it is incredibly easy to make!
Servings: 4
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot melted unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks room temperature
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- Juice of half a lemon (or 1 tablespoon of tarragon vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- Pinch Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Have ready melted butter and set aside.
- Add egg yolks and hot water to a blender or small food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
- Secure the lid and process until thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove the funnel and drizzle in hot butter with the motor still running. Cover with a towel and continue to process until pale white and thickened once more.
- Add lemon juice, tarragon, salt, and cayenne, pulse, and serve. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg