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Asparagus with Hollandaise asparagus
Nick Nairn
by Nick Nairn
from Ready Steady Cook

Serves 1

Preparation time less than 30 mins

Cooking time less than 10 mins

Vegetarian Quick Recipe


Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
6 asparagus spears
For the hollandaise:
3 eggs, yolks only
1 tsp white wine vinegar
salt
170g/6oz butter, melted


Method
1. Preheat the oil in a griddle pan.
2. Preheat a medium saucepan.
3. Place the asparagus in the griddle pan. Griddle for 3-4 minutes.
4. While the asparagus is cooking, prepare the hollandaise. Place the egg yolks, vinegar and salt in the saucepan. Whisk.
5. Slowly whisk in the melted butter.
6. When the sauce has thickened and the ingredients are well bound together, remove from the heat.
7. Remove the asparagus from the griddle pan and place on a small plate. Pour over the hollandaise sauce and serve.


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