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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 cup
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4 egg yolks
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2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, parsley, and/or chives
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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pinch of cayenne pepper
Directions
Put a small glass of warm water by the stovetop. Whisk together egg yolks and lime juice in a glass or metal bowl until well combined and smooth. Set bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water (bowl should not touch water). Whisk egg mixture constantly, occasionally moving bowl on and off the saucepan, until thickened, light yellow, and doubled in volume.
Recipe Tip
The sauce is ready when it reaches the ribbon stage. Dip a whisk in and out of the sauce; the sauce should fall from the whisk in a continuous thick stream and visibly rest on the surface of the sauce for a few moments before reincorporating.
Remove bowl from heat. If mixture starts to thicken too much, whisk in 1 tablespoon warm water from the glass. Remove saucepan from heat.
Set bowl over steaming water in a saucepan. Gradually drizzle melted butter into egg mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until all butter is incorporated (if butter is added too quickly, mixture will separate). Whisk in herbs, salt, and cayenne. If sauce gets too thick or starts to separate, remove from heat and quickly whisk in warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency. Serve immediately.
Editor’s Note
You can use glass or stainless steel for the heatproof bowl when emulsifying the eggs and lime (or lemon) juice. A glass bowl will insulate the eggs better and prevent overcooking. A metal bowl is the traditional method and is much quicker. Avoid aluminum or copper bowls—the acid in the citrus will react with those metals and create a metallic flavor.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
170
Calories
17g
Fat
0g
Carbs
4g
Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
170
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
22%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
154mg
51%
Sodium
117mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
4g
7%
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
21mg
2%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
44mg
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.
