POACHED GREEN ASPARAGUS RECIPE

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Make and share this Poached Green Asparagus Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 jumbo green asparagus
8 ounces morels, split, washed and dried
1 shallot, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 diced plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 tablespoon fresh curly-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and blanch asparagus, drain and set aside
  • In a large sauté pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat.
  • Add in mushrooms and sauté until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in shallots and garlic. Once they become fragrant, deglaze with sherry wine and flambé. Cook until all alcohol is cooked out.
  • Add in heavy cream, vegetable stock and lemon juice - reduce by half.
  • Turn off the heat and add the butter. Mix until butter is melted and emulsified.
  • Add tomatoes and parsley then season to desired taste.
  • Serve asparagus topped with sauce.
  • Notes: Add crab meat to dish if desired.
  • If you can't find morel mushrooms- crimini mushrooms or portabella mushrooms are a good substitute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136.1, Fat 89.1, SaturatedFat 42.2, Cholesterol 208.8, Sodium 80, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 10.6

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