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.