Description
Indulge in the luxurious simplicity of white asparagus drizzled with rich hollandaise sauce. This elegant dish, perfect for brunch or a romantic dinner, features tender asparagus spears complemented by a creamy, zesty sauce. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself to a special meal, this recipe promises to impress with its delightful flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white asparagus
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ? cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ? teaspoon salt
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Asparagus: Rinse the asparagus under cold water, trim the woody ends (about an inch), and peel the stalks if tough.
- Cook the Asparagus: Boil salted water in a pot and cook the asparagus for 5-7 minutes until fork-tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Make Hollandaise Sauce: In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice until frothy. Place over simmering water and whisk continuously for about 3 minutes.
- Add Butter: Melt the unsalted butter until bubbly, then slowly drizzle it into the egg mixture while whisking until smooth and thick.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in salt and cayenne pepper to taste, ensuring it?s warm but not hot enough to cook the eggs further.
- Serve: Arrange asparagus on plates and generously drizzle with hollandaise sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg