Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

Asparagus:

1 pound medium asparagus
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Sauce:

1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.

Meanwhile, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, and cayenne in a blender. Pulse a couple times to combine.

Put the butter in a small microwave proof bowl and heat in a microwave until just melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg to make a smooth frothy sauce. If the sauce is really thick blend in a teaspoon of lukewarm water to loosen it up. Season with the salt and serve immediately or keep warm in a small heat-proof bowl set over hot (but not simmering) water until ready to serve.

Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind a generous amount of pepper over the top.

Cook's Note: This recipe can be easily doubled. If you double the recipe, be sure to place the stems on the baking sheet so that the tips are pointed toward the center, and the bottoms are pointed out, toward the edges of the pan. Since the tips are thinner than the stems, they tend to cook faster. However, when roasting, items at the edges of the pan cooked more quickly than those in the center. Taking the time to lace them this way helps the asparagus cook evenly.

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recipe Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise
Angei Costa mesa, CA 05-05-2009
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Great way to cook asparagus
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this as a side dish with cornish game hens and I thought it was very good. I accidentally overcooked the asparagus... but it still turned out really good. I also thought that the hollandaise sauce was a tad too lemony, but was great once I added seasonings. The instructions weren't specific for what kind of seasonings, so I added Hungarian Paprika, salt and pepper. I loved it overall! I appreciated the tip in the recipe about how to arrange the asparagus if doubling the recipe.Read more
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kris eagle lake, FL 04-20-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow, I've not had this before and all my guests loved it. Thanks
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Scott San Antonio, TX 04-18-2009
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wow asparagus
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

MY wife has never had Asparagus like this before, She just went nuts over it so did my whole family had to fight for some... from my oldest son. I never thought to make it like this will be eating a lot more in the future. Read more
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Vicki South Elgin, IL 04-18-2009
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You will never boil again!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It is so easy - we no longer boil or steam Asparagus! Do it year round - best what when we had it New Years Eve. Vik -... South Elign, ILRead more
recipe Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise
Kim Concord, CA 04-18-2009
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Try it grilled
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Grilling the asparagus is even better than roasting in the oven and you can throw it on right before the meat is done...the... whole meal on the bbq. Love the sauce over.Read more
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Nicole San Pedro, CA 04-13-2009
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The best way to cook asparagus
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have tried several ways to cook asparagus, and could never get it to turn out right, usually it was over cooked. This way... was perfect! There was good flavor, texture and crisp. I was also impressed with the hollandaise sauce. I didn't think it was going to make enough, but it was more than sufficient. It was a perfect meal, and my family ate it up. There were no vegetables left on plates or in the pan! This is a great, easy recipe. I think it will become a staple in our family.Read more