Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  teaspoon      vegetable oil
     1/2  teaspoon      fresh lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      fresh minced tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon
                        -- dried tarragon
     1/2  teaspoon      minced shallots
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  pound         fresh crabmeat -- cooked and shredded
   2      heads         belgian endive -- carefully
                        -- separated, rinsed
                        -- and chilled, up to
                        -- 3
  12                    or more asparagus spears -- steamed, chilled
                        -- and split
                        -- lengthwise

Preparation:

Dijon Sauce (recipe below) 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: 2 egg yolks, room temperature 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 5 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon slat 1 Dash of white pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup Creme Fraiche 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.