ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE-CREAM SAUCE AND CASHEWS

Asparagus with Orange-Cream Sauce and Cashews image

This is a delicious and unexpected take on asparagus, handed down to me by my Aunt, Anne. Creamy and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner!

Provided by allison125

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds fresh asparagus
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste
1 large orange - peeled, sectioned, and cut into large pieces
½ cup chopped cashews
finely grated orange zest for garnish

Steps:

Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 4 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in cream and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until lightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in orange pieces.
Arrange asparagus on a serving platter, and season lightly with salt. Pour cream sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with chopped cashews and orange zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 281.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g