Asparagus with Foolproof Blender Hollandaise

Asparagus with Foolproof Blender Hollandaise

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French · 25 min · vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb

176 cal 4g protein 4g carbs 16g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 8 servings
  • 1/2 lb asparagus
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg yolks
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Heat the oven to 425F. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus, toss with 1 tbsp oil and 1/2 tsp kosher salt on a sheet pan, and roast 10-12 minutes until the tips crisp and the stalks are just tender.
  2. While it roasts, melt the butter in a small saucepan until it is fully bubbling hot — the heat is what gently cooks the yolks, so don't let it cool.
  3. Blend the egg yolks, 2 tbsp lemon juice, Dijon, cayenne, and 1/4 tsp salt for 20 seconds until pale.
  4. With the blender running, stream in the hot butter in a thin, steady drizzle; in about a minute it will thicken into a glossy, pourable hollandaise. Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt.
  5. Platter the asparagus, pour a ribbon of hollandaise down the middle, and finish with a little lemon zest. Serve the rest of the sauce warm alongside — it holds 30 minutes in the blender jar set in warm water.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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