Spargel-Antipasti mit Lachs (White Asparagus and Smoked Salmon)

White asparagus is plated over smoked salmon and drizzled with fragrant parsley oil in this appetizer perfect for a special dinner for two.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 4 ounces smoked salmon
• 10 ounces white asparagus
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.

Step 2

Place asparagus spears in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add butter, sugar, and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Divide smoked salmon between 2 serving plates. Place asparagus spears on top.

Step 4

Warm oil and parsley in a small saucepan over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Drizzle oil over asparagus. Grate Parmesan cheese on top using a cheese grater or shave into strips using a vegetable peeler. Season with pepper.