Griddled Asparagus with Poached Duck Egg and Chervil Hollandaise Sauce

Blanched and griddled asparagus topped with a soft poached duck egg and a rich, herb-infused chervil hollandaise sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 3.2 grams 12.8 grams
Fat 43.1 grams 172.4 grams
Protein 13.7 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
125
g
Butter
melted
2
piece
Egg Yolks
large free-range
4
piece
Duck Eggs
free-range
Fruits
10
ml
Lemon Juice
freshly squeezed
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
tbsp
Chervil
freshly chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
for drizzling
Vegetables
16
spears
Asparagus
woody ends trimmed

Steps

  • Blanch asparagus spears in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes.
  • Drain asparagus, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Griddle asparagus in a hot pan for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  • Add butter to the pan and coat the asparagus once foaming.
  • Boil lemon juice and white wine vinegar in a non-reactive pan.
  • Slowly blend hot liquid into egg yolks and salt in a food processor.
  • Gradually stream melted butter into the running food processor until incorporated.
  • Stir in chervil, season, and keep the hollandaise sauce warm.
  • Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer.
  • Create a vortex in the water and poach two duck eggs for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove eggs with a slotted spoon to drain and repeat for remaining eggs.
  • Serve asparagus topped with a poached egg and drizzled hollandaise sauce.