Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

The Hollandaise sauce is one of the five main French sauces and is an emulsion of egg yolks, butter and lemon. Perfect for asparagus, but delicious with any vegetable, really…

Ingredients (for 2)

  • 2 cups asparagus
  • 2 tbsp Hollandaise sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & black pepper

Directions

 

  • Prepare the asparagus by trimming the tough end stems
  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan and stir fry the asparagus for 2-3 minutes over high heat
  • Add a little water and a pinch of salt, cover and continue cooking over medium heat for another 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently
  • When ready, arrange on a serving platter, grind some black pepper on top and pour the Hollandaise sauce over

 

Tips from the Chef

If you don’t have Hollandaise sauce ready, check out our Ingredients section to make your own…