Asparagus with Tarragon Dipping Sauce

"Love Asparagus like I do? Try this appetizer recipe from Ladies Home Journal."
 
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Ready In:
12mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
20
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ingredients

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directions

  • Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add the asparagus, return to a boil, and cook about 2 minutes or until just tender.
  • Rinse and drain under cold running water.
  • Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
  • For tarragon sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, shallots, tarragon, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, and red pepper in a small bowl until well mixed.
  • Arrange asparagus on a platter and serve with tarragon sauce.
  • Makes 20 servings.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare asparagus and sauce as directed above.
  • Wrap and refrigerate asparagus and sauce for up to 24 hours.

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  1. This was really good!! I like the taste of Tarragon. I steamed my asparagus instead of boiling it. I had it with meatloaf I had made. I think I will have the leftovers with a meatloaf sandwich for lunch.
     
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