Continental Lemon Sauce Recipe

This incredibly easy lemon sauce is a delightful alternative to hollandaise, delivering a similar rich, tangy flavor in a fraction of the time! Inspired by a Hellmann's recipe from the November 1978 Bon Appétit, this quick sauce is perfect for vegetables, seafood, or poached eggs. Elevate your everyday meals with this simple yet elegant touch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 649.2 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Continental Lemon Sauce

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How to Make Continental Lemon Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, egg yolks, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil!
  3. Remove from heat immediately to prevent curdling.
  4. Serve immediately over your favorite vegetables, seafood, or poached eggs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

74 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

43g

Carbs

12g