POACHED EGGS WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON BUTTER
This elegant egg dish is a cinch to make, and it's bursting with spring flavor. Include it on a brunch menu, with assorted fruit and sides, when fresh asparagus is abundant. -Holly Gomez, Seabrook, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice and zest and a dash of salt; chill until serving., In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding cup close to surface of water, slip eggs into water., Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon butter over each English muffin half; top with 4 asparagus spears, 1 egg and another 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon butter. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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Md Sahkib
[email protected]Overall, a good recipe that can be easily customized to your own taste preferences.
Sarfaraz Chuhan
[email protected]The lemon butter sauce was a bit too tart for my taste, but the poached eggs and asparagus were cooked perfectly.
Jerrod Shaw
[email protected]Not a fan of poached eggs, but the asparagus and lemon butter sauce were delicious.
Nic Holliday
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also like to add a sprinkle of crumbled bacon on top for an extra burst of flavor.
Gazazgn Kamiso
[email protected]I added a bit of minced garlic to the lemon butter sauce and it took the dish to the next level. Highly recommend!
Reyan Mezid
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with delicious results!
MD Zafar Iqbal
[email protected]The poached egg was cooked perfectly, with a runny yolk that burst when I cut into it. The asparagus was crisp and tender, and the lemon butter sauce was rich and flavorful.
Musfira Jamil
[email protected]Followed the recipe and it turned out amazing! Will definitely make this again!
Yatrika Rai
[email protected]This poached egg dish with asparagus and lemon butter was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the tangy lemon butter complementing the tender asparagus and soft-cooked eggs. I'll definitely be making this again soon!