Spear Ecstasy Recipe

Name: Spear Ecstasy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped; 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 48 (about 2 bunches) asparagus spears, cut into 4-inch lengths; 3 cups ice; 6 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Servings: persons

3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
48 (about 2 bunches) asparagus spears, cut into 4-inch lengths
3 cups ice
6 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1
To Make Dipping Sauce: Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, tarragon, onion powder, sugar and pepper together using a whisk.
2
Mix well.
3
Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
4
Cook the asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water until tender when pierced with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes.
5
Mix the ice, water, and kosher salt together in a large bowl.
6
Remove the asparagus from the steamer and refresh it by plunging it into the ice water.
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Let sit until cold.
8
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
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Refrigerate.
10
Serve chilled with the dipping sauce.
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Do-Ahead Tips: The dipping sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance amd refrigerated.
12
The asparagus can be prepared 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
13
Serve as directed.

438

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spear Ecstasy falls under the General 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.

Spear Ecstasy

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