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Blanched Asparagus with Mustard Sauce
Blanched asparagus is simple to make and pairs well with almost any protein. Make this recipe for a flavorful, easy Easter side dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears
Tarragon Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter (separated)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped shallot (1 medium)
- 1 tbsp dried tarragon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Toppings
- 4 oz prosciutto torn or cut into 2x1-inch pieces
- 2 hard boiled eggs finely chopped
Instructions
- Snap off and discard woody ends from asparagus.
Cup of Yum
Tarragon sauce:
- In a small saucepan melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in the tarragon, kosher salt, and pepper. Whisk in the mustard, vinegar, and lemon juice. Cook for a minute and remove from heat. Whisk in the mayonnaise. Heat through, stirring frequently. Cover and keep warm.
- In a medium skillet heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto pieces and cook about 2 to 4 minutes or until just crisp and golden, turning once halfway through cooking time. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
Assembly
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Spoon the tarragon sauce over asparagus spears and sprinkle with prosciutto and chopped eggs.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Better Homes & Gardens
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
492mg
(21%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
930IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.