Pan-Steamed Asparagus with Lemon-Caper Mayonnaise

Serves 4

by Allison Ehri Kreitler
from Fine Cooking
Issue 116
Last Edit Date: 2/28/2012 2:55:42 PM

Stirring a few brightly flavored ingredients into store-bought mayonnaise gives you a tangy sauce for simple steamed asparagus. The sauce is also delicious with fish, especially salmon.

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1 lb. asparagus, trimmed of tough, woody stems
Kosher salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 Tbs. chopped (not rinsed) capers
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
Freshly ground black pepper

Put the asparagus in a 12-inch skillet with 1 cup water and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover and steam over high heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, capers, mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Serve the asparagus with the sauce.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 230; Fat (g): 22; Fat Calories (kcal): 200; Saturated Fat (g): 3.5; Protein (g): 3; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 5; Carbohydrates (g): 7; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 12; Sodium (mg): 460; Cholesterol (mg): 10; Fiber (g): 2;