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Ingredients
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Crab and Asparagus
Hollandaise Sauce
Method
Crab and Asparagus Preparation
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Combine Ingredients
Once the asparagus is cooled and drained, arrange the asparagus on a serving plate and spoon the sautéed crab meat over the top.
Hollandaise Sauce Preparation
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, allow it to cool slightly while you prepare the egg yolks.
- 5
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and thick. This can be done using a hand whisk or an electric mixer.
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Create the Sauce
Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Gradually drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is thickened and creamy. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
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Serve
Drizzle the prepared hollandaise sauce over the crab and asparagus just before serving.
