Asparagus With Citrus Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This flavorful appetizer is a great addition to any buffet. You can trim last-minute prep time by making the sauce, cooking the asparagus, and refrigerating them in a serving dish the day before you're planning to serve. Ingredients:
1/2 cup light mayonnaise |
1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream |
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives |
1 teaspoon grated orange rind |
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice |
1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
2 pounds fresh asparagus |
garnish: chopped fresh chives |
Directions:
1. Stir together first 8 ingredients. Cover citrus sauce, and chill 1 hour.
2. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
3. Fill an asparagus steamer with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place asparagus, cut ends down, in steamer basket; place basket in steamer, cover, and steam 6 to 7 minutes or just until asparagus spears are tender.
4. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
5. Arrange asparagus spears on serving platter. Garnish citrus sauce, if desired, and serve with asparagus.
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