Poached Eggs With Roasted Asparagus, Prosciutto, And Chive Oil

Serves: 3

Fredy Murphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

54

Sweetness

56

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

12 large

Egg

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Blend extra-virgin olive oil, chives, and lemon juice in blender or processor until smooth

2

Stir in grated lemon peel

3

Season to taste with salt and pepper

4

DO AHEAD Chive oil can be made 3 hours ahead

5

Cover and chill

6

Return to room temperature before using

7

Fill 2 large bowls with ice water and ice; set aside

8

Pour enough water into each of 2 large skillets to reach depth of 1 inch

9

Bring water to slow simmer over medium heat

10

Add 3 tablespoons vinegar to each skillet

11

Carefully crack each egg into individual ramekins

12

Gently slide 1 egg at a time into simmering water, working in batches of 3 eggs for each skillet

13

Cook until whites are just set, about 3 minutes

14

Using slotted spoon, very gently transfer eggs to bowls with ice water, being careful not to break eggs

15

DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead

16

Cover and refrigerate eggs in bowls of ice water

17

Preheat broiler

18

Spread asparagus in single layer on rimmed baking sheet

19

Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil; turn asparagus to coat

20

Sprinkle with salt and pepper

21

Broil asparagus 6 minutes

22

Turn asparagus over and continue to broil until crisp-tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes longer

23

Divide asparagus among 6 plates and drape prosciutto slices over

24

Pour enough water into each of 2 large skillets to reach depth of 1 inch; bring to simmer

25

Using slotted spoon, transfer eggs to skillets; cook 1 minute for soft yolks

26

Using slotted spoon, place 1 or 2 eggs atop each serving of asparagus and prosciutto

27

Drizzle chive oil over and around each serving

28

Pass remaining chive oil separately

29

Blend extra-virgin olive oil, chives, and lemon juice in blender or processor until smooth

30

Stir in grated lemon peel

31

Season to taste with salt and pepper

32

DO AHEAD Chive oil can be made 3 hours ahead

33

Cover and chill

34

Return to room temperature before using

35

Fill 2 large bowls with ice water and ice; set aside

36

Pour enough water into each of 2 large skillets to reach depth of 1 inch

37

Bring water to slow simmer over medium heat

38

Add 3 tablespoons vinegar to each skillet

39

Carefully crack each egg into individual ramekins

40

Gently slide 1 egg at a time into simmering water, working in batches of 3 eggs for each skillet

41

Cook until whites are just set, about 3 minutes

42

Using slotted spoon, very gently transfer eggs to bowls with ice water, being careful not to break eggs

43

DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead

44

Cover and refrigerate eggs in bowls of ice water

45

Preheat broiler

46

Spread asparagus in single layer on rimmed baking sheet

47

Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil; turn asparagus to coat

48

Sprinkle with salt and pepper

49

Broil asparagus 6 minutes

50

Turn asparagus over and continue to broil until crisp-tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes longer

51

Divide asparagus among 6 plates and drape prosciutto slices over

52

Pour enough water into each of 2 large skillets to reach depth of 1 inch; bring to simmer

53

Using slotted spoon, transfer eggs to skillets; cook 1 minute for soft yolks

54

Using slotted spoon, place 1 or 2 eggs atop each serving of asparagus and prosciutto

55

Drizzle chive oil over and around each serving

56

Pass remaining chive oil separately