Bacon, shallots, and a tangy Dijon mustard sauce transform plain steamed asparagus into a sensational side dish. I love this dish with steaks, but it works well with just about any main dish. It’s an excellent brunch dish as well.
How To Make Asparagus With Bacon and Mustard Sauce
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain and crumble.
- Add minced shallot to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook until translucent.
- Trim the asparagus and steam in a covered pot in a small amount of water just until tender.
- Add Dijon mustard to the skillet with the shallots along with the crumbled bacon.
- Add the cooked asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat with the bacon mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Asparagus With Bacon and Mustard Sauce
Bacon, shallots, and a tangy mustard sauce make this asparagus shine! It’s the perfect side dish to serve with steaks or a Sunday roast.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetables, Bacon
Ingredients
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- 3 strips bacon
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
Instructions
- n a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until just crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; crumble and set aside.
- Add the minced shallots to the bacon drippings and cook just until they are translucent.
- Meanwhile, cook the asparagus. Trim the asparagus, cutting or snapping off the woodier part of the stalks.
- Bring about one inch of salted water to a boil in a pot. Place a steamer insert in the pot and place the trimmed spears in it, preferably in a single layer. Cover the pot and cook for 3 minutes (about 2 minutes for very thin spears). Remove the asparagus to a platter.
- Add the mustard and crumbled bacon to the skillet with the shallots; stir to blend. Add the asparagus and toss gently to coat. Continue to cook over low heat just until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
