How To make Crab And Asparagus Dijonnaise

Ingredients
1/2
teaspoon
vegetable oil
1/2
teaspoon
lemon juice, fresh
1
teaspoon
tarragon, fresh, minced, or 1/4 ts dried tarragon
9/16
teaspoon
shallots, minced
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/2
pound
crabmeat, fresh, cooked, shredded
 
 
2-3 endive, belgian, heads, separated, rinsed, chilled
12
each
asparagus, spears, steamed, chilled, split lengthwise
 
 

 
 

Dijon Sauce:

2
each
egg, yolks, room temperature
1
tablespoon
vinegar, rice wine
2
teaspoon
lemon juice, fresh
5
teaspoon
mustard, dijon
1/2
teaspoon
sugar
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1

pepper, white, dash
1/2
cup
vegetable oil
1/2
cup
creme fraiche

Directions:
Combine the oil, lemon juice, tarragon, shallots and salt. Toss with the crab. Place in a covered container and refrigerate for several hours to let flavors blend.
To serve, place an asparagus spear-half on each leaf of endive. Top with approximately 2-3 teaspoons Dijon Sauce and sprinkle with crab.
Dijon Sauce: Place the egg yolks, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend for a few seconds. With the motor still running, add the oil in a slow steady stream until well incorporated.
Remove the sauce to a bowl and whisk in the Creme Fraiche. Cover and refrigerate. This can be made several days in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Leftover sauce is wonderful with chilled artichokes.