Asparagus with Poached Egg and Bacon

Blanched and griddled asparagus served with crispy bacon, poached eggs, and a warm tarragon-infused lemon butter dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 795.1 kcals 3180.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 4.7 grams 18.6 grams
Fat 75.6 grams 302.5 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
10
ml
White Wine Vinegar
Approximately 2 tsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
250
g
Butter
Clarified
4
piece
Eggs
Free-range, poached
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
Meat
12
rasher
Streaky Bacon
Dry-cured
NutsSeeds
1
sprig
Tarragon
Fresh
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
12
stalk
Asparagus
English, stalks trimmed

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to high and heat a griddle pan until smoking.
  • Blanch the trimmed asparagus for one minute in boiling water and drain on paper.
  • Griddle the asparagus until charred all over.
  • Grill the bacon until it becomes crisp.
  • Warm lemon juice, tarragon, and vinegar in a pan, then remove the tarragon.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl and incorporate the warm lemon mixture.
  • Gradually whisk in 250g of clarified butter until the dressing emulsifies.
  • Place three asparagus spears on each plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with a poached egg and three rashers of bacon per plate.
  • Spoon dressing over the eggs and finish with a dusting of smoked paprika.