Recipe

Asparagus with orange sauce

A zesty, creamy orange sauce is the perfect way to liven up this tasty asparagus side dish

Nov 29, 2014 1:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Asparagus with orange sauce
  • 3 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
Orange sauce
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 125 gram unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

Method

Asparagus with orange sauce
  • 1
    Cook trimmed asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 1-3 minutes, until just tender. Drain well and arrange on serving plates.
  • 2
    Spoon a small amount over asparagus and top with remaining rind. Serve asparagus with remaining sauce to the side.
Orange sauce
  • 3
    Place egg yolks and 1 tablespoon water in a heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of gently simmering water on low heat and whisk until light and fluffy.
  • 4
    Gradually add butter, whisking continuously, until sauce is thickened and smooth. Whisk in a little salt and lemon juice to taste and set aside to cool slightly.
  • 5
    Whisk orange juice and half of rind into still-warm sauce.

Notes

You can make this dish one hour before serving time, then cover and set it aside at room temperature.

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