Asparagus with Creamy Mushroom Dressing

Asparagus with Creamy Mushroom Dressing
Asparagus with Creamy Mushroom Dressing
Here's an easy, make-ahead recipe. If asparagus is unavailable, steamed broccoli is a nice substitute.
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  • Served Person: Serves 8
Mushroom Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Spring Chill Tarragon Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • Carbohydrate 9 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 17 mg(6%)
  • Fat 14 g(22%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 5 g(10%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(21%)
  • Sodium 52 mg(2%)
  • Calories 167

Preparation Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Drain; pat asparagus dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and plastic bags; refrigerate.) Toss mushrooms with lemon juice in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk cream and mustard in small bowl to blend; gradually whisk in oil. Let mushroom mixture and dressing stand 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Arrange asparagus on platter. Whisk tarragon into dressing. Drain mushrooms well and return to bowl. Mix in dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mushroom dressing over asparagus and serve.

Preparation Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Drain; pat asparagus dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and plastic bags; refrigerate.) Toss mushrooms with lemon juice in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk cream and mustard in small bowl to blend; gradually whisk in oil. Let mushroom mixture and dressing stand 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Arrange asparagus on platter. Whisk tarragon into dressing. Drain mushrooms well and return to bowl. Mix in dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mushroom dressing over asparagus and serve.