Recipe By : Quick and Thrifty Cooking/Bobb1744
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces & Gravies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
4 Tablespoons butter or margarine
2 egg yolks
1 Pinch cayenne pepper
1 Pinch salt
Combine mayonnaise and lemon juice in the top of a double boiler. Place
over barely simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes,
or until warm, but not hot.
Add the butter and egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute, or
until mixture becomes thick enough to coat a spoon. Watch carefully. If
mixture gets too hot, the eggs will curdle. Remove the top of the couble
boiler from the water and stir in the cayenne
pepper and salt. Serve over broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus,
globe artichokes, poached eggs and poached or baked fish.
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NOTES : Makes 2/3 cup. Calories per tbsp: 60.
For a sauce that is faster (4 mins.) and more foolproof, but not as authentic
tasting or Low
in caloires as the one above, melt 4 Tbsps. butter or margarine in small
saucepan over Low
heat. Gradually whisk in 5 tsps. lemon juice and 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Beat
for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve. Makes 1 1/2 cups, about 100 calories per Tbsp.
