Asparagus With Orange Hollandaise Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
None None FOR THE ORANGE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
2 None egg yolks
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
None None Squeeze of lemon juice
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp finely grated orange peel

Preparation

Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 1-3 mins, until just tender. Drain well and arrange on serving plates.
For the orange hollandaise sauce, place egg yolks and 1 tbsp water in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water on low heat. Whisk until light and fluffy.
Gradually add butter, whisking continuously, until sauce is thickened and smooth. Whisk in a little salt and lemon juice to taste and set aside to cool slightly.
Whisk orange juice and 1/2 of the peel into warm sauce. Spoon a small amount of sauce over asparagus and top with remaining peel. Serve asparagus with remaining sauce to the side.