Asparagus With Tarragon Dipping Sauce

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Love asparagus like i do? try this appetizer recipe from ladies home journal.

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Steps

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Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.

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Add the asparagus , return to a boil , and cook about 2 minutes or until just tender.

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Rinse and drain under cold running water.

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Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.

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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.

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Arrange asparagus on a platter and serve with tarragon sauce.

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Makes 20 servings.

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Make-ahead.

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Wrap and refrigerate asparagus and sauce for up to 24 hours.

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Ingredients

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asparagus, mayonnaise, sour cream, shallots, fresh tarragon, fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh ground pepper, ground red pepper