Steamed Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

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Steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce is a classic French-inspired dish featuring tender, crisp asparagus spears topped with a rich, creamy emulsion of egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice. The primary ingredients are fresh asparagus, unsalted butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt or cayenne for seasoning. This elegant preparation is widely popular in Western cuisine, particularly in French and Continental European dining.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat due to the butter-based hollandaise sauce, while the asparagus provides a good source of fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and folate. A typical serving (about 10-12 asparagus spears with 2-3 tablespoons of sauce) contains roughly 200-250 calories, with most coming from the sauce's fat content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	320 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin K	90 mcg
Folate	130 mcg
Vitamin A	750 IU
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin E	3 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	45 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Hollandaise sauce is one of the five French 'mother sauces' and requires careful emulsification to avoid separation, making it a test of culinary skill. Asparagus is also nutritionally unique as a natural source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that supports gut health, and it has been cultivated as a delicacy since ancient Roman times.