Saturday, June 30, 2012

Steamed Asparagus with Mousseline Sauce


Steamed Asparagus with Mousseline Sauce
Inspired by my friend Olivier in Poitiers, France, here is a great appetizer, finger food, or complimentary vegetable you can serve at your next gathering.

I whipped up some Mousseline sauce and served fresh steamed asparagus with white wine while entertaining on the patio last night.  My guests loved being able to dip their asparagus tips into the sauce as they took one off the larger serving plate.

The secret to the Mousseline sauce is to rapidly whisk the yolks until they get hard (not a solid state) while slowly drizzling in the oil.  Once the yolks get harder, gently fold in the whites with a whisk using an up and down motion.

This sauce is a mousse, so it should end up light and fluffy.
INGREDIENTS:
Asparagus
2 Eggs
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
Salt & Pepper to taste
Splash of Lemon
Canola Oil 



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14 comments:

  1. Caity @ Awkward KitchenetteJune 30, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Ooooohhhh yum!!! I love steamed asparagus, and the sauce looks delicious!

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  2. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    this is elegant delicious food at it's best - fantastic!
    mary x

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  3. Mary BergfeldJune 30, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    No wonder your guests enjoyed this. It sounds drop dead delicious. I hope you have a great weekend. Blessings...Mary

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  4. CathleenJune 30, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I love asparagus! One of my favorite vegetables. This looks great!

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  5. UnknownJune 30, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Yums! The Mousseline sauce sounds delicious!

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  6. pamJune 30, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Oh, that sounds wonderful!

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  7. amlamonteJune 30, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    ooo a fancy sauce! i am intimidated by fancy sauce, but it looks so good on that asparagus...

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  8. Medeja- CranberryJamJuly 1, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    I can imagine that it's a great tasting appetizer :) And I am also sure I would never be able to convince my husband to have it :D

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  9. The Middle AgesJuly 1, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Hello there, I just wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for a Versatile Blogger thingy :)

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  10. BarbaraJuly 1, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    That sauce is a delight! I'm definitely going to try it ASAP. Thanks and have a super weekend!

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  11. Miss MessyJuly 1, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    wow the sauce sounds fabulous! :)

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  12. NadaJuly 2, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Very very nice. This could be a nice way to introduce people to asparagus, I mean those who don't like it.

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  13. Nurşen AksoyJuly 2, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Hello..asparagus looks great...and sauce sounds wonderful...nice blog..love Nurşen..nurlumutfakta.blogspot.com

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  14. Andrea Bai @ Glam Hungry MomJuly 5, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Wow that looks amazing! Another way to enjoy asparagus is fine by me :)

    XOXO

    www.glamhungrymom.com

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