Asparagus With Creamy Mushroom Dressing

Directions

1. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water till just crisp-tender, about 4 min. Drain; rinse under cool water. Drain; pat asparagus dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and plastic bags; chill.)
2. Toss mushrooms with lemon juice in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk cream and mustard in small bowl to blend; gradually whisk in oil. Let mushroom mix and dressing stand 30 min or possibly cover and chill up to 2 hrs.
3. Arrange asparagus on platter. Whisk tarragon into dressing. Drain mushrooms well and return to bowl. Fold in dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mushroom dressing over asparagus and serve.
4. Serves 8.
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