asparagus with green sauce (sallye)

Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

nice green vegetable with a nice green sauce for Saint Paddy's day dining. Enjoy!

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Food Processor

Ingredients For asparagus with green sauce (sallye)

  • 1 lb
    fresh asparagus
  • GREEN SAUCE
  • 2 c
    fresh parsley (leaves only)
  • 3 TO 5 md
    green onions
  • 1/2 c
    fresh dill sprigs
  • 3
    anchovy fillets, drained
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    capers, drained
  • 6 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 2 lg
    hard boiled eggs

How To Make asparagus with green sauce (sallye)

  • 1
    ASPARAGUS: Snap off the tough bottoms, and peel the stalks half the way up with a swivel bladed vegetable peeler. Bring a pot of water to a fast rolling boil Gently add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook just a few minutes. Asparagus should be tender but still firm. Drain and pat dry with paper towel
  • 2
    MAKING THE SAUCE: Finely chop hard boiled eggs and set aside.
  • 3
    Place 1 teaspoon of olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add anchovies and quickly saute on both sides just to bring flavor out. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Remove stems from parsley before measuring. Peel onions and cut into 2" lengths Peel and cut garlic into halves
  • 5
    Place parsley, onions, dill, anchovy, garlic, capers, and lemon juice in food processor. Process until a smooth paste is formed
  • 6
    While processor is still running, add the salt and pepper, and dribble the olive oil into mixture until well blended and you have a smooth, velvety sauce.
  • 7
    Transfer to a serving boat and stir in the diced eggs.
  • 8
    Let each diner pour the desired amount of sauce over their asparagus.
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