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

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.
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.
3 Divide smoked salmon between 2 serving plates. Place asparagus spears on top.
4 Warm oil and parsley in a small saucepan over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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.