| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium asparagus
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.
- Meanwhile, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, and cayenne in a blender. Pulse a couple times to combine.
- Put the butter in a small microwave proof bowl and heat in a microwave until just melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg to make a smooth frothy sauce. If the sauce is really thick blend in a teaspoon of lukewarm water to loosen it up. Season with the salt and serve immediately or keep warm in a small heat-proof bowl set over hot (but not simmering) water until ready to serve.
- Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind a generous amount of pepper over the top.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 173 calorie |
| Total Fat | 17 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 8 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 5 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 grams |
| Protein | 3 grams |
Reviews
I had to double the recipe for hollandaise sauce in order for the liquid to reach the bottom of the blender blades. I don’t think I will use this method again. Oh well, it tastes ok.
We love roasted asparagus, Great recipe! Easy to make especially when you are making 4 to 5 pounds at one time.
Very easy, excellent sauce.
Great recipe,we are having guest tomorrow.and I am going to try it
This has become our family’s favorite way to have asparagus! Beats steaming hands down. Simply wonderful!
Delicious! I will only eat asparagus roasted from now on…and the Hollandaise is so quick and easy to make.
I don’t like asparagus at all, but i love this! Probably because I roast these bad boys for a long time and they get all golden brown and crunchy. Just plain yummy!
I love this recipes……….!!!!!!
I served this at Easter Dinner and it was a huge hit!!
My boyfriend is a picky eater, but he devoured this. I thought he was going to drink the sauce.