Steamed Asparagus with Lemon-Butter Sauce - Recipe.com

By gstark

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh asparagus
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Place asparagus in an 11 x 7 x 1-1/2-inch baking dish. Add water. Cover dish tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and fold back a small corner to let steam escape. Microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp tender. Set aside and keep warm. 2. Combine egg yolks and lemon juice in a heavy-bottom saucepan. Add butter, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted and sauce is thickened, for approximately 6 minutes. 3. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon. Serve with steamed asparagus. 4. Sauce may be prepared ahead and reheated in microwave.