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Asparagus with Dijon Cream Sauce
Recipes
Asparagus with Dijon Cream Sauce
6 servings
15 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 lb fresh asparagus spears
  • 3 tablespoons water, divided
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps

    1. Chop shallot. Trim asparagus, removing tough root end. Place asparagus and 1 tablespoon water in microwave-safe bowl and cover; microwave on HIGH 3–4 minutes or until tender.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place shallots, sherry, and remaining 2 tablespoons water in pan; simmer 3–4 minutes or until liquid has reduced by about one-half.
    3. Stir in cream, butter, mustard, salt, and pepper until thickened. Place asparagus on serving platter; drizzle with sauce. Serve.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 120mg, Total Carb 4g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g, Protein 2g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 6%