Crab And Asparagus Dijonnaise

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 ts tarragon
5/8 shallots
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound crabmeat
3 endive
12 asparagus
1 nbsp
2 egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
5 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup creme fraiche

Instructions

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.