Creamed Asparagus
Blanch pieces of fresh asparagus and toss in a homemade cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 450 grams Asparagus trimmed and cut into 1–2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk or light cream
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg optional
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the asparagus pieces. Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until tender-crisp and bright green. Drain well and set aside.450 grams Asparagus
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, without browning.2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- Gradually whisk in the warm milk until smooth. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.1 cup Milk
- Add half of the grated parmesan to the sauce, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper, ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and gently stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the asparagus is heated through.
- Stir in lemon juice and remaining half of parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle on the fresh dill, if using.2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 417mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1182IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
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