Asparagus Maltaise

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups blood orange juice
  • 120 g unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 30 thin asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 2 eggs, hardboiled, peeled, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the orange juice in a saucepan over high heat and boil for about 15 minutes or until juice is reduced to 2 tablespoons.
  2. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Heat the butter and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until heated through.
  4. Place the egg yolks in a blender, blend for a few seconds, then slowly add the butter mixture through the feed tube, a few drops at a time, until the mixture thickens.
  5. Add the reserved orange juice, blend to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook the asparagus in a pan of boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  7. To serve, divide the asparagus between 6 plates, drizzle over some sauce and garnish with chopped egg.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

513 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 41.4g 53% DV
Carbs 25g 9% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 115.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 275mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 716.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 138.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 7.6mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 133.8mg 10% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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