Elegant Asparagus Plant with Feathery Mimosa-Like Appearance
Title: Asparagus Mimosa: A French-Inspired Delight
Serves: 4Difficulty: EasyPreparation Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:- 1 large egg- Salt- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed- Juice of 1/2 medium lemon- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard- Freshly ground black pepper- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Enrich your Asparagus Mimosa with a twist inspired by the French Mimosa salad:- Optional garnishes: Finely chopped hard-boiled eggs, crispy fried shallots or onions, chopped parsley or other herbs (such as scallions, chervil, mint, or dill)
Instructions:1. Prepare an ice water bath: Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and water. Set aside.2. Hard-boil the egg: Place the egg in a medium pot and cover it with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover. Let it sit for 10 minutes.3. Cook the asparagus: Fill the same pot with water (discarding the hard-boiled egg water), bring to a boil, and salt heavily. Add the asparagus and cook until tender, about 2 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer immediately to the ice water bath to cool. Once cool, dry with a paper towel and set aside.4. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Gradually add the oil while whisking. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the asparagus. If using optional garnishes, sprinkle them on top.6. To serve, slice the cooled hard-boiled egg and sprinkle the slices over the asparagus. Season with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired. Your Asparagus Mimosa is ready to be enjoyed!
[1] To keep asparagus fresh, stand the spears upright in a container with an inch or so of water in the refrigerator. They will last for about two weeks.
- This Asparagus Mimosa dish not only delights with its French-inspired flavor, but it also offers a splash of nutrition with the inclusion of asparagus.
- For an added touch of elegance and creditline to your culinary skills, consider garnishing your Asparagus Mimosa with an assortment of chopped herbs such as parsley, scallions, chervil, mint, or dill.
- While enjoying your Asparagus Mimosa, remember to savor each bite as this dish is not only cool and refreshing but also a testament to the intertwining of recipes and French culinary history.
