Best 6 Maltaise Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, Maltaise sauce stands as a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients skillfully combined. This classic French sauce, pronounced "mal-TEZ," is an emulsion of egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, and orange liqueur, elevated by the aromatic essence of orange zest. Its vibrant yellow hue and velvety texture make it a delightful accompaniment to a variety of dishes, ranging from delicate fish and seafood to hearty vegetables.

Within this article, you will find a collection of carefully curated Maltaise sauce recipes, each offering unique variations and insights into this versatile sauce. From the traditional French Maltaise sauce, highlighting the perfect balance of flavors, to the elegant Orange Maltaise sauce, which accentuates the citrus notes with a hint of orange liqueur, these recipes cater to diverse culinary preferences.

Additionally, you will discover specialized recipes such as the luscious Lemon-Herb Maltaise sauce, where fresh herbs like tarragon and chives add a layer of complexity, and the velvety Beurre Blanc Maltaise sauce, which incorporates the richness of butter for an irresistibly creamy result. Whether you seek a classic culinary experience or crave innovative twists on a timeless sauce, this compilation of recipes promises to satisfy your culinary curiosity and inspire your next culinary masterpiece. Embark on a journey of flavor and discover the versatility of Maltaise sauce, transforming ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MALTAISE SAUCE



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Traditional hollandaise blends with blood orange juice to create a sweet, citrusy topping for cooked vegetables in this recipe from chef Michel Roux's "Sauces" cookbook.Also Try:Classic Hollandaise Sauce, Hollandaise with Mustard and Horseradish

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 7

17 tablespoons (2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
1 large or 2 small oranges, preferably blood oranges
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed
4 large egg yolks
Coarse salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; slowly bring to a boil, skimming froth from surface. Carefully pour melted butter into a small bowl, holding back the milky sediment in the bottom of the pan. The clarified butter should be the color of light olive oil; let cool to room temperature.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat; prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Using a paring knife, remove zest from oranges in large strips, reserving oranges. Add zest to boiling water; cook until softened, about 1 minute. Drain and transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and very finely chop; set aside.
  • Squeeze juice from oranges into a small saucepan. Place saucepan over low heat and cook until juice is reduced by one third. Add zest to saucepan and remove from heat; set aside to cool.
  • In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix vinegar with 1/4 cup cold water and crushed peppercorns. Place over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced by one third; remove from heat and let cool completely. Add egg yolks to cooled reduction and whisk to combine.
  • Place saucepan on a heat diffuser over very low heat; whisk, making sure the whisk comes in contact with the bottom of the pan. Gradually increase heat, whisking so the sauce emulsifies progressively and becomes smooth and creamy, 8 to 10 minutes; do not let the temperature of the sauce rise above 150 degrees.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in clarified butter in a slow, steady stream; season with salt. Stir in lemon and orange juice mixture. Line a chinois or fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth; strain mixture and discard solids. Use sauce immediately.

ASPARAGUS IN CREAMY ORANGE MALTAISE BUTTER SAUCE



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This is a recipes from a small book of great recipes called "Salads and Summer Dishes". I borrowed it and have made many of the recipes so far,with excellent results so this one is on the "to do" list. Maltaise sauce is a variation on the traditional Hollandaise sauce, but orange juice is added for a slightly different take, in flavour and colour to an old classic. Posted for ZWT REGION: France.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

450 g asparagus (1 lb)
3 egg yolks
1 grated orange, juice and rind of
salt
pepper
100 g unsalted butter, softened (4oz)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons heavy cream
orange rind twists (garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus and snap off the ends to remove the tough part of the stalks. Tie the asparagus into bundles of 6-7 stalks and boil them for 10-15 minutes standing upright in a pan of hot water. Drain well.
  • To make the sauce, in a small metal bowl or pot beat the butter, egg yolks, salt, pepper and orange rind together. Place over a larger pan of hot water and whisk in the orange and lemon juice cooking over a gentle heat while adding the butter a LITTLE at a time, so that it thickens, don't rush this, becuase if the previous amount of butter has not emulsified before the next lot is added, the sauce will split.
  • Once it begins to thicken, remove from the heat and continue beating for a full minute, then stir in the cream.
  • Mix together well, the orange juice should have turned the sauce a soft shade of pink. Pour the sauce into a sauce boat and serve with the bundles of asparagus immediately.
  • Decorate the asparagus bundles with orange twists.

MALTAISE SAUCE FOR ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Blender     Food Processor     Dairy     Quick & Easy     Orange     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
a pinch of freshly ground white pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon grated orange zest (preferably from a blood orange ,available seasonally at specialty product markets)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice (preferably from a blood orange)

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor put the egg yolks, the lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and the white pepper and with the motor running add the butter in a stream. Add the zest and the orange juice and blend the mixture well. Force the mixture through a fine sieve set over a small bowl and keep it warm, its surface covered with a buttered round of wax paper, set in a pan of warm water. Serve the sauce over asparagus.

ASPARAGUS WITH SAUCE MALTAISE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, melted, very hot
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 3/4 pounds medium asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed

Steps:

  • Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 cup water, and lemon juice in medium metal bowl to blend. Place bowl over large saucepan of barely simmering water. Whisk constantly until instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160°F, about 5 minutes. Transfer yolk mixture to blender. With blender running, gradually pour hot melted butter through opening in top of blender and blend until mixture is thick and creamy. Stir in orange peel. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook asparagus in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; divide among plates. Spoon sauce over.

MALTAISE SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     condiments, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
8 tablespoons melted butter
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Put the yolks, water and lemon juice into the top of a double boiler, placing it over simmering water. Or you may improvise and put the mixture into a heat-proof mixing bowl, placing the bowl in a basin of barely simmering water.
  • Start beating the mixture with a whisk until it is light colored and fluffy. Gradually add the butter, beating rapidly with the whisk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Beat in the orange juice and orange rind and remove from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 41 grams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 2 grams

ASPARAGUS WITH MALTAISE SAUCE



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This side dish tastes so wonderful! The combination of this flavorful orange sauce over asparagus is simply perfect!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Vegetables

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
3 large free-run egg yolks
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
1 Tbsp orange zest
salt & pepper, to taste
2/3 to 1 c butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. While the asparagus is steaming, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks and whisk vigorously until they get thick, about 1 minute. While whisking, add lemon and orange juice with the zest.
  • 2. Move saucepan over medium heat and keep moving it off the heat, whisking constantly. The trick here is to not shock the yolks and gradually heat them up.
  • 3. When the sauce gets thick, move the saucepan away from the heat and start adding the melted butter by pouring a few drops at first (don't shock the yolks), whisking continuously. Gradually add more until the sauce is nice and smooth (never stop whisking).
  • 4. Spoon over steamed asparagus, if not needed yet, move to the back burner, keeping warm on very low temperature. Makes 1 ¼ cups
  • 5. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnZbf7q4jA

Tips:

  • To make a flavorful Maltaise sauce, use fresh orange juice and zest. Bottled or store-bought juice will not provide the same flavor.
  • When whisking the egg yolks and sugar together, do it over a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. This will help prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Be patient when whisking the sauce. It will take several minutes for it to thicken. Do not rush the process or the sauce will curdle.
  • If the sauce does curdle, don't panic. Simply remove it from the heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon of cold water. Then, return it to the heat and continue whisking until it is smooth.
  • Serve Maltaise sauce immediately. It is best when fresh.

Conclusion:

Maltaise sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is especially good with fish, chicken, and vegetables. With its bright orange color and tangy flavor, Maltaise sauce is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special sauce to add to your meal, give Maltaise sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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