ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE ENJOY DAN:

        ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed, peeled if desired

Salt for boiling water

1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar

1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped

1-teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon fresh tarragon

2 tablespoons olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Bring a pot of water of salted water to a boil.

2.   Make an ice bath by filling a large bowl ice and cold water.

3.   Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes.

4.   Strain the asparagus and transfer to the ice bath to cool.

5.   Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.

6.   In a blender add vinegar, shallot, tarragon, and Dijon mustard.

7.   Adding oil in a slow stream until emulsified.

8.   Arrange asparagus on a platter.

9.   Drizzle with vinaigrette and grind lots of black pepper.

ENJOY DAN:                                 BON-APPETITE!!