Steamed Asparagus with Eggs

Name: Steamed Asparagus with Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound asparagus, (tough ends trimmed); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, (plus more for serving); 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 hard boiled eggs, (peeled and finely chopped or grated); Minced fresh chives

Prep 10 min Cook 5 min Serves 6 Source

Ingredients

1 1/4 pound asparagus, (tough ends trimmed)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, (plus more for serving)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 hard boiled eggs, (peeled and finely chopped or grated)
Minced fresh chives

Steps

1
Steam the asparagus. Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket and set inside the saucepan. The water should not touch the asparagus. Cover with a lid and steam over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the asparagus are tender and bright green but still a little crisp (the cooking time depends on the size of the asparagus and your personal preference). If they are army green you've cooked them too long.
2
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. To a mason jar or large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, sherry vinegar, shallot, Dijon, and salt and pepper to taste. Shake or mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
3
Finish and serve. Gently toss the still-warm asparagus with the vinaigrette and place on a serving platter. Top with the eggs (spread along the center of the dish) and garnish with the minced chives. You can drizzle some additional extra virgin olive oil over the top just before serving.