Steamed Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
This elegant dish features tender steamed asparagus spears topped with a rich and creamy hollandaise sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or as a side dish for a luxurious meal.
Equipment
- 1 Steaming Basket
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears - trimmed
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter - room temperature and melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with an inch of water and bring to a boil. Place the asparagus spears in a steaming basket over the boiling water. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and thick. Gradually whisk in the melted butter in a slow and steady stream.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Be careful not to let the mixture get too hot or the eggs will scramble.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the fresh lemon juice and salt.
- Serve the steamed asparagus on a platter and drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top. Enjoy while warm.
Notes
For a variation, you can add some freshly squeezed lemon juice to the hollandaise sauce for a citrusy twist.
To make the hollandaise sauce, ensure that the butter is at room temperature before whisking it into the egg yolks.
Steamed asparagus can also be sprinkled with a little grated Parmesan cheese before serving for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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