Asparagus with Egg, Garlic and Lemon Sauce

Name: Asparagus with Egg, Garlic and Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 2 lb asparagus stems peeled, fibrous ends removed; 1 hard boiled egg, finely chopped; 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 salt; 1 freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped

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By Susan Ollis
@suzyq925

I made it for Easter Dinner (2011) and it disappeared! No leftovers! I did however leave the tarragon out, just because I don't like it. It is a winning recipe!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Serves:

Prep:

45 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Steam

Ingredients

5 Tbsp

unsalted butter
1 Tbsp

minced garlic
2 lb

asparagus stems peeled, fibrous ends removed
1

hard boiled egg, finely chopped
3 Tbsp

fresh lemon juice
1

salt
1

freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp

fresh tarragon, finely chopped
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How to Make Asparagus with Egg, Garlic and Lemon Sauce

Step-by-Step

Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic and saute gently 1 minute; remove pan from heat.
Reserve and keep warm.
Place asparagus in saucepan over medium heat.
Add enough water to cover, simmer 3-5 minutes or until just tender.
Remove from saucepan, pat dry and transfer to serving platter.
Keep warm.
TO SERVE: Stir egg and lemon into reserved garlic butter.
Pour over asparagus, season with salt and pepper and garnish with tarragon.

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About Asparagus with Egg, Garlic and Lemon Sauce

Course/Dish: Vegetables

Main Ingredient: Vegetable

Regional Style: Italian

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtag: #Easter Spring

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