White asparagus that has been cooked with smoked salmon and garnished with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese makes a unique appetizer for a meal for two.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 25 mins |
| Total Time: | 40 mins |
| Servings: | 2 |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 10 ounces white asparagus
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pinch white sugar
- salt to taste
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.
- Place asparagus spears in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add butter, sugar, and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain.
- Divide smoked salmon between 2 serving plates. Place asparagus spears on top.
- Warm oil and parsley in a small saucepan over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle oil over asparagus. Grate Parmesan cheese on top using a cheese grater or shave into strips using a vegetable peeler. Season with pepper.
- Substitute another fresh herb, such as wild garlic, for the parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 393 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 41 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Sodium | 783 mg |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |