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Asparagus with a Poached Egg in Hollandaise Sauce

[heart_this] · May 25, 2010 · 29 Comments

Asparagus with a Poached Egg in Hollandaise Sauce

The farmers market is full of the fresh local asparagus and I certainly have been taking advantage of it. I made quite a few asparagus dishes this week and up first was asparagus in a hollandaise sauce . A hollandaise sauce is a buttery and lemony sauce that is purely decadent and so creamy and good! Hollandaise sauce goes really well with the juicy asparagus and the brightness of the lemon in the sauce makes it perfect of spring and summer. Hollandaise sauce can be a bit tricky to make, but once you get the hang of it, it is actually pretty easy though it does take a bit of time for all that whisking. Because of the time that it takes to make the hollandaise sauce this recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. I often like to top everything off with a poached egg to make it more of a light meal. This has to be one of the best ways to enjoy some fresh asparagus in the spring!

Asparagus with a Poached Egg in Hollandaise Sauce

Asparagus with a Poached Egg in Hollandaise Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and cleaned)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup hollandaise sauce, warm
directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.
  2. Crack an egg into a bowl, swirl the water in the pot and pour the egg from the bowl into the water and repeat for remaining egg.
  3. Let the eggs cook until the whites are set but the yolks are not, about 2-3 minutes and fish them out.
  4. Arrange the asparagus on plates and top with the eggs and the hollandaise sauce.
Use in:
Parmigiano Reggiano Savoury French Toast

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Comments

  1. Shamrocks and Shenanigans says

    May 26, 2010 at 12:31 am

    Oh my does that look good! I haven't made a Hollandaise Sauce in ages. This might just be the inspiration I need to make one!
    Shamrocks and Shenanigans

    Reply
  2. Caitlin says

    May 26, 2010 at 12:48 am

    Which is your preferred farmer's market?

    Reply
  3. Gloria says

    May 26, 2010 at 1:03 am

    Oh my God, you always are the best Kevin! , I love asparagus and these look fantastic!! gloria

    Reply
  4. Chef E says

    May 26, 2010 at 1:14 am

    I just discovered how good this was. Maybe because I had to make so many eggs Benedict over the years and in culinary school I was turned off, but I made duck eggs and they were good, yours is prettier than mine, now I want one it looks delish Kevin!

    Reply
  5. Belinda @zomppa says

    May 26, 2010 at 2:25 am

    What a perfect meal…perfect combination.

    Reply
  6. Nina Timm says

    May 26, 2010 at 2:52 am

    I so crave that meal right now…..this to me is the ultimate Spring dish!!!You Hollandaise look exceptionally good!

    Reply
  7. Maria says

    May 26, 2010 at 4:07 am

    It's midnight and yet I could really dig into that plate of asparagus and slop up every last bit of that Hollandaise sauce.

    Reply
  8. Danielle says

    May 26, 2010 at 4:09 am

    Oh wow….LOOOooove it!!!

    Reply
  9. Paula says

    May 26, 2010 at 4:39 am

    Recently I have had a stomach virus and have had no appetite. Your blog is the cure to my problem! You have the best food on this blog. THank you

    Reply
  10. Kait says

    May 26, 2010 at 5:27 am

    What a wonderful way to celebrate asparagus.

    Reply
  11. ♥peachkins♥ says

    May 26, 2010 at 5:34 am

    There are days when I don't want bread..this is a great idea!

    blowing peachkisses
    The Peach Kitchen
    peach and things

    Reply
  12. Just My says

    May 26, 2010 at 7:26 am

    I absolutely love your pics!

    Reply
  13. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:49 am

    A delicate dish! It looks so good!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  14. Jessi says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Oh my goodness! I want to eat that right now! I've never made hollandaise, but I think I just might have to try it. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  15. Joanne says

    May 26, 2010 at 10:14 am

    It's almost like a deconstructed Eggs Benedict! Gotta love that.

    Reply
  16. Jan says

    May 26, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Now how nice does that look – a fantastic picture and a really lovely meal!!

    Reply
  17. Robyn MacLarty says

    May 26, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    That certainly is beautiful asparagus… thick and really fresh-looking. I've never been a big fan of hollandaise sauce, but maybe I've just never tasted it made right. I'm tempted to give this a try…
    Robyn

    Reply
  18. Pam says

    May 26, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Oh Kevin. I truly wish I could have this for dinner. It looks like heaven on a plate.

    Reply
  19. Girl Foodie says

    May 26, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    This is my favourite breakfast with a couple of crispbread. Holandaise is one of life's most perfect pleasures.

    Reply
  20. beyondkimchee says

    May 26, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Oh boy, doesn't that looks so good! I love asparagus with Hollandaise sauce and you even put an egg on top. Lovely!

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I have seen some of your Korean/Korean fusion recipes and I think you know how to enjoy Korean food. You are great.

    Reply
  21. Abigail Louise says

    May 26, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    This is one of my all time favourite dishes! Along with eggs benedict! Hollandaise is the best sauce…

    Good with some crispy soldiers for dipping!

    Abigail x

    Reply
  22. Natalie says

    May 26, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    I can't get over how beautiful this picture is!!

    Reply
  23. The Short (dis)Order Cook says

    May 26, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Great idea. It's like eggs benedict but a bit more healthful. Hollandaise and asparagus are so good together.

    Reply
  24. Kevin says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:15 am

    Caitlin: I generally go to the Saint Lawrence Market on Saturday mornings for the farmers market in the north building.

    Reply
  25. Jeanne @ Cooksister! says

    May 28, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    This is just the perfect Sprng brunch! Gorgeous, Kevin.

    Reply
  26. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    May 28, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    This looks great! I love Hollandaise sauce.

    I am hosting a Kitchen Bootcamp series and the May challenge is sauces… If you'd like to submit this blog post, you can find all of details on my site: http://www.mykitchenaddiction.com/blogging-groups/kitchen-bootcamp/

    Reply
  27. Sweet Tooth says

    August 28, 2011 at 11:05 am

    looks good. Asparagus gone sinful! Yum!

    Reply
  28. Rebecca says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:24 am

    Hi, I'm impressed on the heart shape egg yolk !! How you did it ?? Can you teach us please. Thanks.

    Reply
  29. Kevin says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Rebecca: In this case the egg has a heart shape by accident but you can get shaped plastic containers to cook eggs in fun shapes.

    Reply

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