Name: Asparagus in Lemon Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 bunch asparagus fresh; 1 cup cream; 2 tbs lemon juice; 1 tbs plain flour; 1 tbs butter; 1/2 tsp vegetable stock powder; 1 pinch dried tarragon

by abrarose Last updated on 07/09/2019

Fresh asparagus in a creamy lemon sauce. - abrarose

Ingredients

2 bunch asparagus fresh
1 cup cream
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs plain flour
1 tbs butter
1/2 tsp vegetable stock powder
1 pinch dried tarragon

Method

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour and mix together.
Step 2

Gradually add cream, whisking to avoid lumps. Stir until thickened.
Step 3

Add lemon juice, stock powder and herbs, stir well.
Step 4

Remove sauce from heat and set aside.
Step 5

Trim thick ends of asparagus and place in a microwave dish with a little water.
Step 6

Microwave on High for approximately 4 minutes or until firm but tender. Drain.
Step 7

Remove asparagus to a warm plate and pour over warm lemon sauce.