Categories: Vegetables- Asparagus

Ingredients

• water
• 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Hollandaise Sauce:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juiceo
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• dahs cayenne
• 2 Tbsp. hot water

Directions

1. In large skillet bring to boil enough water to cover asparagus. Add asparagus and salt; boil uncovered 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Serve with Hollandaise Sauce.

2. In heavy saucepan heat butter until foaming but not browned. In small bowl with whisk or beater, beat well yolks, lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Gradually beat in butter, then water. Return to saucepan; bear over low heat until thickened slightly. Serve over asparagus.

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