ORANGE DILL SAUCE FOR ASPARAGUS (OR FISH)

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Haven't tried it yet but sounds good. You can use on asparagus, other vegetables or fish. This yields 1 1/4 cups.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup Chardonnay wine
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 orange, zest of
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Simmer the wine in a small saucepan for about 2 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by approximately 2 tablespoons.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, the reduced wine, the zest and the dill and stir until it is smooth.
  • Blend in the orange juice and taste. If it is too tart, add the optional sugar.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least a 1/2 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Cook asparagus by either steaming or blanching is salted water and let cool to room temperature.
  • Serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 420.8, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.1

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