SALMON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Salmon-Wrapped Asparagus image

"My inspiration for this deliciously different salmon dish came from a variety of Saturday morning cooking shows," writes Amy Clark from Chesapeake, Virginia. "Dinner guest always admire how pretty each fish bundle looks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
MUSHROOM SAUCE:
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil; add asparagus spears. Cover and cook for 2-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. , Cut salmon widthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. To form one bundle, place three to four slices cut side down, overlapping edges slightly; wrap around five to six asparagus spears. Secure with toothpicks. Repeat for remaining bundles., In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 cups water, wine, onion, chives, salt and peppercorns to a boil. Using a spatula, carefully add bundles. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small skillet, saute mushrooms and green onions in butter and oil until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chives. Serve with bundles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges