Ingredients

Makes about 1 cup

　　1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika

　　1/2 teaspoon ground New Mexico chile

　　Pinch of ground chile de árbol

　　Pinch of cayenne

　　1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

　　1/4 teaspoon onion powder

　　1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

　　1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

　　3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

　　1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

　　12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted until foamy

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

Stir together the paprika, New Mexico chile, chile de árbol, cayenne, garlic and onion powders, the thyme, and the oregano in a small bowl.

　　

Step 2

Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (or in the bottom of a double boiler). Whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice in a medium nonreactive metal bowl and set over the simmering water. Whisk the yolks until pale yellow and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Slowly add the melted butter, a few tablespoons at a time, and whisk until thickened. Season the sauce with 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture, the salt, and the pepper. Serve warm.

　　Reprinted with permission from Bobby Flay's Bar Americain Cookbook by Bobby Flay with Stephanie Banyas and Sally Jackson, (C) 2011 Clarkson PotterBOBBY FLAY, a New York Times bestselling author, is the chef-owner of six fine dining restaurants, including Mesa Grill, Bar Americain, and Bobby Flay Steak, and an expanding roster of Bobby's Burger Palaces. He is the host of numerous popular cooking shows on Food Network, from the Emmy-winning Boy Meets Grill and Grill It! with Bobby Flay, to the Iron Chef America series, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, and Food Network Star. Brunch @ Bobby's debuted on the Cooking Channel in fall 2010 and America's Next Great Restaurant debuted in March 2011 on NBC. This is his eleventh book. His website is BobbyFlay.com.