Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Ms. Luella Sanford III

Updated on May 10, 2024

Ingredients

Asparagus:

1 pound asparagus, washed, dried, tough ends removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Hollandaise Sauce:

2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup hot melted butter
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 large hard boiled egg, peeled
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
Place asparagus on the prepared pan and drizzle olive oil over the spears. Season with salt and pepper. Using clean hands, toss asparagus spears until evenly coated with olive oil and seasonings, then spread asparagus in a single layer on the pan.
Roast in the center of the preheated oven until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes; thicker asparagus may require more time.
Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and water together in a heavy saucepan or small skillet with a wire whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Turn heat to medium-low; and whisk continuously, being careful to stir the entire bottom and sides of the pan, until eggs begin to thicken slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
If eggs start to curdle, remove pan from heat, and continue whisking briskly and continuously until any lumps disappear.
Gradually whisk in hot melted butter, about a tablespoon at a time, whisking briskly after each addition. Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary, and stir in cayenne pepper. When whisking, each stroke of the whisk should reveal the bottom of the pan. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in a drop or two of water or lemon juice.
To serve, plate asparagus and pour Hollandaise sauce on top. Grate hard-boiled egg over Hollandaise, and garnish with snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310	Calories
30g	Fat
5g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 16g	82%
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 308mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g	14%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 303mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.