FBD

Hollandaise With Fresh Asparagus

FrenchVegetarianIntermediate20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp finely chopped parsley
  • 0.5 lb butter, melted and warm

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus for 4 to 6 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.

  2. 2

    In a stainless steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, water, Dijon mustard, and parsley over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Whisk vigorously until the mixture is pale, thick, and the whisk leaves trails, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and slowly drizzle in the warm melted butter while whisking constantly until the sauce is thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Arrange the blanched asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon the hollandaise generously over the top and serve immediately.