Almond Free Ginger-Lime Hollandaise
Hollandaise is one of those sauces that feels fancy but is completely achievable at home, and this ginger-lime version takes the classic in a bright, zingy direction. The combination of fresh lime juice, finely grated ginger, and a whisper of cayenne gives the rich, buttery base a lively kick that pairs beautifully with eggs Benedict, grilled fish, or roasted vegetables. Because the recipe relies entirely on egg yolks, butter, citrus, and spices, there are absolutely no tree nuts involved — no almond flour thickeners, no nut-based butter swaps, nothing to second-guess on the label. The double-boiler method keeps the yolks gently cooking to a safe 160°F without scrambling, so you get that silky, spoonable texture every time. A little patience with the butter — adding it one piece at a time — is really all the technique you need. The lime zest stirred in at the end adds a fragrant pop that makes this feel genuinely restaurant-worthy, even on a weeknight.
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4 servings
- 3 pasteurized egg yolks
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp cold water
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp lime zest, finely grated
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the butter into 8 roughly equal pieces and set aside at room temperature. Fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat — the water should steam but not boil.
- 2
In a heatproof bowl that fits snugly over the saucepan without touching the water, whisk together the pasteurized egg yolks, lime juice, and cold water until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
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