ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE

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This recipe was taken from the Paris Collector's Edition of Gourmet, March 2001. I have not tried this yet, but thought I would share it here because it looks so good!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3-6 minutes.
  • Transfer with tongs to a colander.
  • While asparagus is cooking, bring a 3 quart saucepan one-third full of water to a boil.
  • Whisk together yolks, water, and lemon juice in a small (1-quart) saucepan.
  • Place saucepan in a larger pot of boiling water, and whisk egg yolks until they begin to thicken.
  • Immediately remove yolks from heat and whisk in half of butter.
  • Return saucepan to boiling water and whisk (the sauce will become creamy).
  • Remove from heat and whisk in remaining butter.
  • Return pan to boiling water, whisking until sauce is thickened slightly.
  • Remove from heat and whisk 15 seconds more.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve sauce over asparagus.
  • Cook's note: Yolks in this recipe may not be cooked fully.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 165.9, Sodium 39, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 7

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