Ingredients for Asparagus With Hollandaise
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- salt to taste
- lemon wedges, for garnish
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
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How to Make Asparagus With Hollandaise
- Wash and trim 1 pound of asparagus spears.
- To cook asparagus spears, bring 1 inch of salted water to a boil in a deep, narrow pan or coffee pot.
- Place asparagus spears upright in the boiling water. Boil for approximately 5 minutes.
- Cover and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the stalks are crisp-tender.
- Drain the asparagus spears.
- Wash and trim 1 pound of asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces.
- For cooking asparagus pieces, cook the lower stalk cuts in 1 inch of boiling salted water for approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining asparagus pieces to the pot.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain.
- Prepare the hollandaise sauce.
- In a one-quart saucepan, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Whisk vigorously over very low heat.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, until the sauce is thick and emulsified.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the cooked asparagus spears and pieces together.
- Pour the hollandaise sauce over the asparagus and garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
23g
Carbs
1g