Asparagus Mimosa Recipe

Name: Asparagus Mimosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Use asparagus spears that are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in diameter.; 2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 large hard-cooked eggs; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped

Servings: persons

Use asparagus spears that are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in diameter.
2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 large hard-cooked eggs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped

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1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Fill large bowl halfway with ice and water. Add asparagus and 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water and cook until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain asparagus and transfer to ice bath. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels. Wipe out bowl. (The prepared asparagus can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
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2. Whisk vinegar, shallot, tarragon, mustard, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in now-empty bowl. Halve 1 egg and add yolk to bowl, reserving white. Mash yolk with fork until incorporated into vinegar mixture. Slowly whisk in oil until incorporated; stir in capers. Add asparagus and toss to coat.
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3. Grate remaining 1 egg and reserved white on small holes of box grater, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer asparagus to serving platter and top with grated eggs. Serve.

190

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Use asparagus spears that are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in diameter., 2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed, Salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Mimosa 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.

Asparagus Mimosa

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