PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FRISéE AND FRIED EGG

Pan-Seared Asparagus Salad With Frisée and Fried Egg image

Here is a fine variation on the old combination of egg and asparagus. It is a twist on the bistro staple, frisée aux lardons, with pan-fried asparagus standing in for the bacon lardons. It's mixed with the frisée and a pungent garlic vinaigrette laced with a little anchovy. Then, in place of the usual poached egg nestled in curling frisée leaves, fry an egg until the edges are crisp and brown. This adds a vaguely baconlike nuance to the salad, without the meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
Salt
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped anchovy
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups packed torn frisée lettuce
2 large eggs
Black pepper

Steps:

Mash the garlic and a pinch of salt into a paste with the side of a knife. Mix it in a small bowl with the anchovy, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat for 20 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons oil. When it shimmers, add the asparagus. Toss occasionally until golden brown and almost tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl; add the frisée and the garlic-anchovy dressing and toss gently.
Return skillet to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Crack in the eggs; season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until the eggs are just set, about 3 minutes.
Divide the salad between two serving plates. Top each with an egg.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 950 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams