Aspargus With Tarragon Sherry Vinagarette

Name: Aspargus With Tarragon Sherry Vinagarette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons minced shallots; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon; 1 large egg, hard-boiled

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Recipe by Denver cooks

My favorite way to serve asparagus.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

lbs medium asparagus, trimmed
1

tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
2

teaspoons minced shallots
¹⁄₄

teaspoon Dijon mustard
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈

teaspoon black pepper
3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1

large egg, hard-boiled

DIRECTIONS

Steam asparagus on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness).
transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl a add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
Whisk in tarragon.
Halve egg and force each half through a coarse sieve into a bowl.
Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates. Spoon remaining dressing over asparagus and top with egg.

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