"Hollandaise is one of the five French Mother sauces. It's a blend of eggs, lemon juice and butter. While the ingredients are simple, the flavor is silky, fresh and bright. Today we'll learn an easy technique for making hollandaise and serving it with grilled asparagus."
Grilled Asparagus with Hollandaise
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 4 ounces butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh chive flowers for garnish
Method
Step 1
Grill the Asparagus- Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Brush the asparagus spears with olive oil, and grill until soft and charred, about 8 minutes. Turn the asparagus frequently so all sides get grilled.
Step 2
Make the Hollandaise Sauce- While the asparagus is grilling, make the hollandaise sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Step 3
In a blender, combine the egg yolks, water, lemon juice, salt and white pepper. Blend quickly until the ingredients are combined, about 20 seconds.
Step 4
With the blender running, slowly pour in the warm melted butter a little at a time. Blend until the hollandaise thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Hollandaise is best served immediately before it cools too much.