Pan-Grilled Asparagus with Hollandaise
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 8 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Ridged grill pan
- Snap off the woody ends from the asparagus spears.
- Brush a ridged grill pan with the oil and heat over medium-high heat until the pan is very hot.
- Cook the asparagus, turning once, for about 6 minutes, until the asparagus has grill marks and is just tender (thick spears may take longer, so reduce the temperature as needed so the asparagus cooks without charring).
- Meanwhile, make the sauce.
- Boil the vinegar until reduced by half.
- Remove from the heat, and add 2 tbsp water.
- One at a time, whisk in the egg yolks.
- Return the saucepan to a very low heat and whisk until the mixture is thick and pale.
- Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the melted butter.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the asparagus between serving plates.
- Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, and serve at once.
fresh asparagus, olive oil, white wine vinegar, egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, salt, grill pan
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/pan-grilled-asparagus-with-hollandaise (may not work)