Green Asparagus with Morel Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

Name: Green Asparagus with Morel Hollandaise Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon water; 1/4 pound unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and softened; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Cayenne pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 finely chopped shallot; 1/2 pound fresh morel mushrooms; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons vin jaune or dry sherry; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Salt; 24 peeled jumbo asparagus

Servings: persons

2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon water
1/4 pound unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and softened
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 finely chopped shallot
1/2 pound fresh morel mushrooms
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons vin jaune or dry sherry
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt
24 peeled jumbo asparagus

1
PREPARE THE ASPARAGUS Set a medium heatproof bowl over a medium saucepan filled with 1-inch of gently simmering water.
2
Add the egg yolks and whisk until foamy.
3
Add the water and whisk until light and foamy and slightly thickened.
4
Working in batches, whisk in the butter; adding more as each batch melts.
5
Continue whisking until the sauce is thick.
6
Remove from the heat, whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne.
7
PREPARE THE ASPARAGUS Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
8
Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened.
9
Add the morels and cook until heated through.
10
Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil.
11
Add the vin jaune and season with salt and pepper.
12
Stir in the Hollandaise Sauce and set aside.
13
PREPARE THE ASPARAGUS In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the asparagus until just tender.
14
Drain well and pat dry.
15
Arrange the asparagus on plates, spoon the morel hollandaise sauce on top and serve.

471

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon water, 1/4 pound unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and softened, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Green Asparagus with Morel Hollandaise Sauce 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.

Green Asparagus with Morel Hollandaise Sauce

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