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Asparagus With Citrus Mock Hollandaise

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozAsparagus spears
1/4 cup 59mlSour cream
1/4 cup 59mlMayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlLemon peel - finely shredded
1 teaspoon 5mlLemon juice
  Lemon peel strips - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Break off woody asparagus where spears snap easily; scrape off scales. Wash asparagus. Place steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water to just below the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring to boiling. Add asparagus. Cover and reduce heat. Steam for 4 to 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan, combine sour cream, mayonnaise or salad dressing, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Stir in enough milk (1 to 2 teaspoons) to make of desired consistency. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through, but DO NOT BOIL. Serve over asparagus. Garnish with lemon peel strips, if desired.

Source:
Better Homes And Gardens Magazine - ???, 199? issue

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