Asparagus and oysters with tarragon hollandaise
European 20 Mins Prep · 10 Mins Cook
- Set butter aside to soften.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus for 4-5 minutes until tender. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites and juice the lemon.
- Place the créme fraîche, corn flour, egg yolks, vinegar and 2 tsp lemon juice in a saucepan over a low heat. Cook, whisking gently, for 1-2 minutes until thickened and combined. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Chop the tarragon.
- Whisk the butter and tarragon into the egg mixture until well combined, then season with the salt and white pepper.
- Shuck the oysters, then drain the asparagus and arrange with the oysters on a plate. Drizzle with the hollandaise sauce and serve.
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