Asparagus Maltaise
2 lb Asparagus 3 Egg yolks 2 tb Lemon juice 1/4 ts Salt 1/2 c Butter or margarine 1 ts Grated orange peel 3 tb Orange juice Snap tough ends from asparagus and discard. Place aspara...
Ingredients
- 2lbasparagus
- 3egg yolks
- 2tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4tsp salt
- 1/2cup butter or margarine
- 1tsp grated orange peel
- 3tbsp orange juice
Directions
- 1
2 lb Asparagus 3 Egg yolks 2 tb Lemon juice 1/4 ts Salt 1/2 c Butter or margarine 1 ts Grated orange peel 3 tb Orange juice Snap tough ends
- 2
Place asparagus in 1 inch water in large skillet, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes
- 3
Blend egg yolks, lemon juice and salt in saucepan or top of double boiler
- 4
Add half of butter and stir constantly over low heat or boiling water until butter melts
- 5
Add remaining butter and continue stirring until it melts and sauce thickens
- 6
Stir in orange peel and juice
- 7
Drain asparagus and serve topped with sauce.