Recipe Information

• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• 20 Belgian white asparagus
• 4 thick slices of smoked salmon
• 20 small (grenaille) potatoes
• 200g grey shrimp
• 3 egg yolks
• 250g butter
• Chives (to taste)
• Flat-leaf parsley (to taste)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

For the Hollandaise Sauce:

• 4 egg yolks
• 5 cl water
• 250g butter
• A pinch of fleur de sel (flower of salt)
• Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
• A pinch of cayenne pepper or Espelette pepper
• Juice of one lemon

Instructions

1. Peel and cook the asparagus in boiling salted water for 7 to 8 minutes, or steam them for 5 minutes at 100°C.
2. Boil or steam the grenaille potatoes until tender.
3. Prepare the hollandaise sauce:
1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and water. Heat gently over a double boiler, whisking vigorously until frothy, being careful not to scramble the eggs.
2. Remove from heat, and gradually add in the butter while continuing to whisk until smooth.
3. Season with fleur de sel, black pepper, and cayenne or Espelette pepper. Finally, add lemon juice.
4. Finely chop the parsley and chives.
5. Plate the dish: first, lay down the asparagus, then add the grenaille potatoes, followed by the smoked salmon, and top with grey shrimp. Drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top and garnish with chopped herbs.

Notes

If your hollandaise sauce separates, meaning you see the butter oil seep, simply add a bit of water and whisk vigorously by hand or using an immersion blender to bring it back together.

Recipe Tips

• To enhance the flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon directly to the asparagus while they cook.
• Chill your plate beforehand to keep your dish warm longer after plating.
• Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for the best flavor.

Nutrition Information

This recipe provides a well-balanced meal rich in proteins and healthy fats, with an approximate nutritional profile of:

Calories: 380 | Proteins: 15g | Fats: 30g | Carbohydrates: 20g

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I substitute the asparagus with another vegetable?

Yes, green beans or snap peas could be good alternatives.

2. How long can I store leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

3. Is this recipe suitable for freezing?

It is not recommended to freeze the hollandaise sauce, but the other components can be frozen individually.

4. Can I make the hollandaise sauce in advance?

It’s best to prepare it fresh, as it can split if reheated.

5. What can I serve with Pomme Zoutoise?

This dish pairs well with a light white wine or sparkling water with lemon.