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Hello All,
Happy Spring!!! I am so happy to herald the arrival of Spring and the warmth that it brings. And not to mention fresh asparagus! When I lived in Italy, this was a seasonal treat in which I always indulged - fresh asparagus with eggs and Parmesan cheese. Below is the recipe referenced from What's Cooking America which they call Asparagus Milanese:
Asparagus Milanese
Recipe - Asparagus with Fried Egg
Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
2 pounds asparagus, cut into 5- to 6-inch lengths (use the
thicker stem ones if possible)*
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
4 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus; cook in boiling
salted water until just crisp-tender, approximately 4 to 5 minutes for thick
stalks. Remove from heat and remove asparagus with a slotted spoon; drain on
several thicknesses of paper toweling until ready to serve. Remember that the
asparagus will continue to cook from their own heat as they stand and cool, so
if you like very firm asparagus, time them accordingly.
Divide cooked asparagus among 4 individual serving plates.
Sprinkle with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
In a medium-size frying pan over medium heat, heat the
butter until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Break and slip eggs
into the pan; reduce heat to low and cook approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until
whites are set but yolks are still runny. With a spatula, remove the eggs to
the plates you will serve them on and place on top of the asparagus (be careful
not to break the yolks). The eggs should be hot enough to slightly melt the
grated parmesan cheese.
If the butter hasn’t already begun to brown, increase the
heat under the frying pan and cook butter until lightly browned. Pour the
browned butter over the top of the eggs. Season with salt and freshly ground
pepper. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
....now, if you will excuse me as I tuck into one of my favorite Italian Treats!
Buon Apetito!
