Ingredients for Asparagus With Tarragon Dipping Sauce
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
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How to Make Asparagus With Tarragon Dipping Sauce
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Add 1 pound of asparagus spears and return to a boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and just tender-crisp.
- Immediately transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
- Pat asparagus spears dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and serve immediately with the tarragon dipping sauce.
- Makes approximately 20 servings.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
3g
Carbs
1g
