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Asparagus with Tarragon Sherry Vinaigrette

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  • Active Time

    20 minutes

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 1/2 lb medium asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons minced shallot
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
  1. Step 1

    Steam asparagus on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness), then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.

    Step 2

    Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon.

    Step 3

    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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  • I made this as written. It was delicious.

    • ceora

    • Annapolis MD

    • 9/22/2019

  • Very good recipe. Liked the flavor. I served the asparagus hot, not chilled.

    • Anonymous

    • 4/16/2017

  • Made for Easter dinner. Very good. Would tone down the tarragon a bit next time, but will definitely make again.

    • hannahmattina

    • michigan

    • 8/16/2016

  • This is a wonderful recipe. I make it as a salad however by putting the asparagus and dressing on mixed greens.

    • Anonymous

    • London, ON

    • 1/12/2015

  • Tasty, but not fantastic.. Good to keep for a make ahead recipe

    • Anonymous

    • St. Louis, MO

    • 5/19/2008

  • This is not bad - but the Asparagus with Parmesan Butter is so much better!!

    • mirioku12

    • West Hartford, CT

    • 2/15/2007

  • Excellent recipe! Definitely a keeper !!!

    • melovechoc

    • Encinitas

    • 11/30/2006

  • Great recipie for asparagus. Light and enjoyable! Try it!

    • knjsmarm

    • 11/25/2006

  • Made this for Easter brunch. There was very little left over and someone took the leftovers home. Nothing but raves, requests for the recipe, and orders for the next family gathering.

    • Anonymous

    • Boston

    • 4/17/2006

  • Delicious! A great classic French asparagus presentation. I like to skip putting the asparagus in ice water and just put the vinaigrette on the warm spears. I then serve it at room temperature. This is also fabulous with white asparagus which is defintely worth the splurge.

    • lizanddave

    • Seattle

    • 4/5/2006

  • 这是一个绝妙的食谱!酱是delicious and a snap to make. I took one cooks advice and doubled the dressing and marinated over night. A keeper for sure!

    • Anonymous

    • San Mateo, CA

    • 12/24/2005

  • No matter what else I am bringing, my family always asks me to bring this dish to dinner parties. I've tried making it with extra sauce a day ahead and refrigerating it - the asparagus soaks up the sauce and tastes even more delicious.

    • Anonymous

    • Falls Church, VA

    • 11/23/2005

  • This is the dish that made me like asparagus :-) Have made it a couple times now and have finally figured out that asparagus only takes *seconds* to cook - anything more can make it too flabby. The vinaigrette is great with other veggies too, like green beans, even brussel sprouts. Makes a lovely Easter side dish!

    • ctaylor

    • Sudbury, MA

    • 10/5/2005

  • Yum, Yum, Yum! I used regular onion and dried taragon with a little fresh chives and it was unbelievable! This is definitely a keeper!

    • Anonymous

    • Columbia, MD

    • 8/14/2005

  • Delicious. Didn't have tarragon or shallots at home, so I omitted the shallots and used basil in lieu of tarragon. Turned out great! I'll definately make this again soon.

    • 16yr Old Chef

    • Marietta, GA

    • 6/18/2005

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