Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 c water
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 c firm cold unsalted butter, cut into segments of 8
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp paprika dash of ground red pepper

Directions

1. In small saucepan, beat together egg yolks, water and lemon juice.
2. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until yolk mixture bubbles at the edges.
3. Stir in butter, 1 piece at a time, until melted and sauce is thickened.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
6. Great to serve over fish, eggs benedict, steamed veggies