Asparagus with Citrus Sauce

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 42 asparagus
• 2 cups salted water
• 2 cups ice water
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 3/4 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3/4 teaspoon lime zest
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• salt, to taste
• tabasco sauce, to taste
• 3 green onion, whole, minced, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Break off the butt end and peel the top 3/4 of the asparagus. Bring salted water to a boil. Immerse asparagus and cook 3 minutes. Remove from water, drain and cool in ice water. Set aside.

Mix ingredients for sauce. Just before serving bring sauce to a boil for 30 seconds while stirring.

Before serving, warm asparagus 1 minute in a saucepan with a small amount of oil and salt. Place in a heated serving dish and drizzle with warm sauce. Top with minced onion, if desired.