Asparagus with Tarragon Sherry Vinaigrette | view more Recipe
'1 1/2 lb medium asparagus, trimmed', '1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar', '2 teaspoons minced shallot', '1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard', '1/4 teaspoon salt', '1/8 teaspoon black pepper', '3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil', '1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon', '1 large egg', 'hard-boiled'
Steam asparagus on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness), then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon. Halve egg and force each half through a coarse sieve into a bowl. Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates. Spoon remaining dressing over asparagus and top with egg.