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Six roasted asparagus spears are arranged on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped chives, served on a dark plate.

Asparagus with White Wine Beurre Blanc

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An elegant but easy asparagus side dish topped with a silky white wine beurre blanc. Good for spring dinners or a fancier weeknight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French Inspired
Calories: 353

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 1 stick butter cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup shallots finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon dry white wine
  • cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chives finely chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for roasting

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • Cutting board
  • Chefs knife
  • Oven
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat
  3. Add chopped shallots and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently
  4. Add white wine vinegar and white wine, and cook until nearly all the liquid has reduced
  5. Add heavy cream and a pinch of kosher salt, bring to a boil
  6. Reduce heat to low and begin adding the remaining butter, one piece at a time, whisking constantly until fully emulsified
  7. Set beurre blanc aside off heat
  8. Place trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
  9. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper
  10. Roast for 17 minutes or until tender and lightly browned
  11. To serve, spoon beurre blanc onto a plate and lay roasted asparagus over it
  12. Garnish with chopped chives and flaky salt

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1212IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Best served right away, a beurre blanc can break once it cools and gets reheated. If you have leftover sauce, warm it very gently over low heat while whisking, and expect it to be a touch less silky the second time.

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