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asparagus maltaise

Ingredients For asparagus maltaise

  • 2 lb
    asparagus
  • 3
    egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 3 Tbsp
    orange juice

How To Make asparagus maltaise

  • 1
    Snap tough ends from asparagus and discard.
  • 2
    Place asparagus in 1 inch water in large skillet, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 3
    Blend egg yolks, lemon juice and salt in saucepan or top of double boiler.
  • 4
    Add half of butter and stir constantly over low heat or boiling water until butter melts.
  • 5
    Add remaining butter and continue stirring until it melts and sauce thickens.
  • 6
    Stir in orange peel and juice.
  • 7
    Drain asparagus and serve topped with sauce.

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