German Asparagus With Shrimp and Hollandaise Sauce
German Asparagus With Shrimp and Hollandaise is a delicious dish that combines the freshness of asparagus with the succulent taste of shrimp, all topped with a rich hollandaise sauce.
Keyword: German Asparagus With Shrimp and Hollandaise Sauce
Servings: 8Servings
Calories: 275kcal
Equipment
Large Pot
skillet
Small saucepan
Vegetable Peeler
whisk
Serving platter
Ingredients
4poundsasparaguswhite
1lbshrimpArgentinian red
2tomatoes chopped
2tbspslemon juice
12tbspbutter
2 egg yolksmedium
4-6tablespoonswhite wine
1bunch dill
1/2tbsprapeseed oilRapsöl or canola oil
4sprigs thyme
1bunch wild garlic leaves
saltsugar, freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Asparagus:
a. Wash the white asparagus thoroughly under running water.
b. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears by holding the base with one hand and bending the lower part until it breaks.
c. Peel the remaining tough outer layer of the asparagus spears using a vegetable peeler, starting just below the tips and moving towards the base.
d. Rinse the peeled asparagus again to remove any remaining dirt.
Cook the Asparagus:
a. Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt and sugar.
b. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
c. Add the prepared asparagus spears to the boiling water.
d. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the asparagus for about 10-15 minutes, or until it becomes tender when pierced with a fork.
e. Once cooked, remove the asparagus from the pot and set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp:
a. Rinse the Argentinian red shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
b. Season the shrimp with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
c. Heat the rapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat.
d. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
e. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Hollandaise Sauce:
a. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
b. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
c. Slowly pour the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to create an emulsion.
d. Gradually add the white wine to the mixture, whisking constantly.
e. Continue whisking until the hollandaise sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
f. Stir in chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Dish:
a. Arrange the cooked asparagus on a serving platter.
b. Place the cooked shrimp on top of the asparagus.
c. Drizzle the prepared hollandaise sauce generously over the shrimp and asparagus.
d. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and wild garlic leaves for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
To make peeling the asparagus easier, hold each spear firmly at the base and peel away from you.For a shortcut, you can use pre-peeled asparagus spears if available.Ensure the shrimp is completely thawed if using frozen shrimp before cooking.To prevent the hollandaise sauce from curdling, make sure to whisk continuously while gradually adding the melted butter.If the hollandaise sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it out by adding a little warm water and whisking until desired consistency is reached.For added flavor, you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked asparagus before assembling the dish.To save time, you can prepare the hollandaise sauce in advance and gently reheat it before serving.