POACHED EGGS WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON BUTTER
This elegant egg dish is a cinch to make, and it's bursting with spring flavor. Include it on a brunch menu, with assorted fruit and sides, when fresh asparagus is abundant. -Holly Gomez, Seabrook, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice and zest and a dash of salt; chill until serving., In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding cup close to surface of water, slip eggs into water., Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon butter over each English muffin half; top with 4 asparagus spears, 1 egg and another 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon butter. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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Matunda Freesh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch. The poached eggs are cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of crumbled bacon or smoked salmon to the dish for extra flavor.
Thandaza Ngqulwana
[email protected]I love this recipe! The poached eggs are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is so flavorful. I often serve this dish with a side of toast or roasted potatoes.
David Holland
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The poached eggs are cooked to perfection and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is divine. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper!
Ugwunnadi Mary
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The poached eggs were cooked well, but the asparagus was a bit tough and the lemon butter sauce was too tart for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Colm Tonge
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The poached eggs were overcooked and the asparagus was tough. The lemon butter sauce was also bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
David McMurtray
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The poached eggs are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Joyce Wanjiru
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch. The poached eggs are cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of crumbled bacon or smoked salmon to the dish for extra flavor.
Carol Holmes
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. The poached eggs are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is so flavorful. I often serve this dish with a side of toast or roasted potatoes.
Kitana Julien
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. The lemon butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo
Lucy Hardy
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The poached eggs were cooked well, but the asparagus was a bit tough and the lemon butter sauce was too tart for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
David Lione
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The poached eggs were overcooked and the asparagus was tough. The lemon butter sauce was also bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Lucy Anderson
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The poached eggs are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Prashant
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch. The poached eggs are cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of crumbled bacon or smoked salmon to the dish for extra flavor.
Max Hinojosa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. The poached eggs are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce is so flavorful. I often serve this dish with a side of toast or roasted potatoes.
Molly Swapp
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. The lemon butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone
Ajman Ali Khattak
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of poached eggs, but I'm so glad I did! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the asparagus and lemon butter sauce were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Santosh Pokharel
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes for poached eggs. The asparagus and lemon butter are a perfect combination, and the eggs are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Nisar Hashmi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The asparagus always comes out perfectly tender and the lemon butter sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat.
Yasir Hanif Anjum
[email protected]This dish was a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, with a soft, runny yolk that complemented the tender asparagus and tangy lemon butter. The addition of Parmesan cheese and chives added a nice tou