Asparagus Appetizer - Spear Ecstasy Recipe

Name: Asparagus Appetizer - Spear Ecstasy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dipping Sauce; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons chopped red onions; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1/2 lemon); 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped, PLUS; 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped; 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste); 2 bunches prox 40 asparagus spears, cut into 4 inch lengths; Ice Bath; 3 cups ice; 6 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Servings: persons

Dipping Sauce
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped red onions
2 tablespoons lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped, PLUS
1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 bunches prox 40 asparagus spears, cut into 4 inch lengths
Ice Bath
3 cups ice
6 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1
To make Dipping Sauce: Mix well the sour cream, mayo, onion, lemon juice, capers, tarragon, onion powder, sugar and pepper together using a whisk.
2
Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
3
Steam asparagus until fork tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Mix Ice Bath together in large bowl. Plunge asparagus into ice water and let sit until cold.
5
(I personally skipped the water bath and just let steamed asparagus drain in colander until cooled.) Transfer to paper towel to drain.
6
Refrigerate.
7
Serve chilled asparagus with dipping sauce.
8
Note Do Ahead tips: The dipping sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and regrigerated. The asparagus can be prepared 1 day in advance and refrigerated.

208

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dipping Sauce, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chopped red onions, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Appetizer - Spear Ecstasy falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asparagus Appetizer - Spear Ecstasy

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