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Hollandaise Asparagus Recipe (Easy Spring Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce)

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Course Appetizer
Prep Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes

Ingredients

Asparagus

  • 1 bunch asparagus about 1 lb / 450 g
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 g
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Green Oil

  • 1 cup garlic chives chopped (about 40 g)
  • 1 cup neutral oil such as canola or algae oil 240 g

Green Hollandaise

  • 3 egg yolks about 55 g
  • 1 tbsp water 15 g
  • 1 cup melted butter 225 g, use as needed
  • 2 to 4 tbsp green oil 30 to 60 g
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives 10 g
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon about 15 g
  • Salt to taste

Portuguese Sausage Shallot Sauce

  • 1 shallot thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup / 60 g)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil 120 g
  • 1 cup diced Portuguese sausage such as Redondo’s about 150 g
  • 1/4 cup honey 85 g
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 60 g
  • 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes 6 g
  • Salt to taste

To Finish

  • 1/4 cup chopped Marcona almonds 35 g
  • Flaky salt

Instructions

  • Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Char directly over an open flame until deeply colored with some blackened edges and tender but still slightly firm. Alternatively, roast at 450°F until charred and cooked through.
  • Blend the chopped garlic chives with neutral oil on high speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture is hot and turns vibrant green. Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth and set aside.
  • Whisk egg yolks over medium heat until slightly thickened, then add water and continue whisking until foamy. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add green oil gradually until the desired bright green color is reached, then finish with chopped chives, lemon juice, and salt. Keep warm, not hot.
  • Add sliced shallots and oil to a cold pan and slowly bring up the heat until the shallots are lightly browned. Strain and reserve the oil. Cook the diced sausage until crispy, then add honey, vinegar, and chili flakes. Let the mixture simmer and reduce slightly until glossy. Season with salt and let cool slightly.
  • Arrange the charred asparagus on a plate. Spoon the sausage shallot sauce over the top. Sprinkle with chopped Marcona almonds, then finish with green hollandaise and flaky salt.

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Notes

If the hollandaise becomes too thick, whisk in a small splash of warm water to loosen it back to a smooth, pourable consistency
If the sauce breaks, remove it from the heat and whisk in a little warm water or an additional egg yolk to bring it back together
The green oil is optional, but it gives the hollandaise its vibrant color and restaurant-quality finish
This green hollandaise also works beautifully for eggs Benedict, roasted vegetables, or any dish that benefits from a rich, buttery sauce