ASPARAGUS MIMOSA

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Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 1/2 lb medium asparagus, trimmed and lower half of stalk peeled
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 hard-boiled large eggs at room temperature

Steps:

Prepare a bowl of ice and cold water.
Put asparagus in a 12-inch heavy skillet, then cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt, then reduce heat and simmer asparagus, uncovered, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer with tongs to ice water, then to a clean kitchen towel. Pat dry.
Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
Halve eggs, then force through a medium-mesh sieve into another small bowl. Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a large shallow bowl, then divide asparagus among 4 plates. Spoon additional vinaigrette over asparagus and top with egg.