Asparagus with Tarragon and Maple Butter

Name: Asparagus with Tarragon and Maple Butter
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) fresh asparagus; Tarragon and Maple Butter; 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh tarragon; 1 egg yolk; 3 tbsp (45 mL) maple syrup; 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste

This is the Asparagus with Tarragon and Maple Butter recipe.

Prep: 5 min - 10 min
Cooking: 10 min

Yields 4 servings

asparagus with tarragon and maple butter

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) fresh asparagus
Tarragon and Maple Butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh tarragon
1 egg yolk
3 tbsp (45 mL) maple syrup
2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation

Cut bottom third of asparagus (discard or keep for a soup). Cook in saucepan of salted boiling water 8 to 10 minutes. Dip the asparagus in iced cold water. Drain. Arrange asparagus in centre of 4 plates on a bed of grated carrots. Sprinkle with Tarragon and Maple Butter. Serve immediately.

Tarragon and Maple Butter:

In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat and remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Tips

Note: This recipe contains raw or lightly cooked eggs. Foods containing raw or lightly cooked eggs may be harmful to vulnerable people such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems.