Description
This recipe is a twist on the traditional barbecue side dish you might be used to. Instead of boiling or steaming the asparagus, it's roasted in the oven until it's tender and then topped with hollandaise sauce—a rich, buttery sauce that pairs perfectly with asparagus. The best part about this recipe is that it's so easy but looks impressive when you bring it out at your next barbecue.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb medium asparagus
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Hollandaise Sauce
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Trim the thick ends off the asparagus, retaining the tapered tips.
- Take a cooking pan, and cover it with a baking sheet. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and salt.
- Roast the asparagus for about 10 minutes, or until the exterior is a little brown and crunchy.
Hollandaise Instructions
- Add butter in a microwave to melt slowly. Combine egg yolk, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice in a blender. Add the melted butter gradually and keep blending.
- When the sauce thickens, season with salt and pepper. If necessary, dilute the sauce with just a little bit of water
- Pour sauce over asparagus and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish