ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON DIPPING SAUCE

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Make and share this Asparagus with Tarragon Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs thin asparagus, cut into 5 inch spears
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 pinch ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add the asparagus, return to a boil, and cook about 2 minutes or until just tender.
  • Rinse and drain under cold running water.
  • Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
  • For tarragon sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, shallots, tarragon, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, and red pepper in a small bowl until well mixed.
  • Arrange asparagus on a platter and serve with tarragon sauce.
  • Makes 20 servings.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare asparagus and sauce as directed above.
  • Wrap and refrigerate asparagus and sauce for up to 24 hours.

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