MORELS AND ASPARAGUS IN BEURRE BLANC

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Morels and Asparagus In Beurre Blanc image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ounce dried morels
1 cup boiling water
1 pound pencil-slim asparagus
9 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, in small pats
Salt
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil

Steps:

  • Put the morels in a dish, cover with boiling water and allow to soak for an hour. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid, then pat the morels dry and spread on paper towels.
  • Boil the soaking liquid down in a small saucepan until it is reduced to two tablespoons. Set aside.
  • Snap ends off asparagus and slant-cut in inch-and-a-half lengths.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet. Add the asparagus, sprinkle with salt and stir-fry about four minutes. Add the drained morels and stir-fry another four minutes or so, until the vegetables are tender. Set aside.
  • Add the vinegar and wine to the mushroom liquid and cook for one minute. Begin to whisk in the remaining butter, about a tablespoon at a time over low heat, until a thickened, creamy sauce results. Season with pepper.
  • Divide the asparagus and morels among four plates, spoon some of the sauce over each, dust with chervil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 522 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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