Asparagus Au Maison

15m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
45m
Ready In


"Here is asparagus recipe that is steamed and then covered with a light airy wine sauce that is finished with cheese. Good enough for company."

Original is 6 servings
  • FOR SAUCE

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (189.9 g)
  • Calories 88.1
  • Total Fat - 4.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2 g
  • Cholesterol - 97.5 mg
  • Sodium - 77 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 6.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
  • Sugars - 3 g
  • Protein - 7.2 g
  • Calcium - 133.7 mg
  • Iron - 3.6 mg
  • Vitamin C - 8.9 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Clean and trim the asparagus (cutting the bottom portion which is hard and fibrous).

Step 2

Simmer until tender about 8 - 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix lemon juice, white wine, egg yolk, salt, pepper, and sugar on top of double boiler over low heat; beat with a wire whisk until sauce doubles in volume.

Step 4

Spread drained asparagus in a 1 1/2 quart oven proof baking dish and pour sauce over asparagus.

Step 5

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and broil until bubbly and cheese it melted.

Tips


No special items needed.

3 Reviews

ellie

Very good! I used a bit more cheese than called for and chicken broth instead of wine, but otherwise made as directed for a very enjoyable way to serve asparagus. Thanks for sharing!

5.0

review by:
(20 Mar 2021)

pelysma

This made a very elegant and tasty vegetable dish.

5.0

review by:
(4 Jul 2019)

TeresaS

This was so easy to prepare...and the sauce came out excellent...even the grandson loved it...made for FYC tag game....

5.0

review by:
(27 Oct 2018)

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