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Classic Swedish Asparagus with Hollandaise

Name: Classic Swedish Asparagus with Hollandaise
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 pound green asparagus; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup milk; Salt and pepper to taste

A refined preparation of asparagus with a rich hollandaise sauce, typical of Swedish dining.

12 minutes4 servings

Method

Trim the asparagus and cut the ends off.
Steam the asparagus for 4-5 minutes until tender.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Whisk in the egg yolks, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper, then pour the sauce over the asparagus.

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