Pencil-Thin Asparagus And Scallions

Serves: 2

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

50

Sweetness

52

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

In a kettle of boiling salted water cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes

2

Remove asparagus with tongs and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice and cold water

3

In water in kettle cook whole scallions until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes

4

Remove scallions with tongs and immediately plunge into bowl of ice and cold water

5

Drain asparagus and scallions on paper towels

6

Asparagus and scallions may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled

7

In a large non-stick skillet sauté minced scallion in butter over moderately high heat until softened, about 2 minutes

8

Stir in asparagus, whole scallions, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes

9

In a kettle of boiling salted water cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes

10

Remove asparagus with tongs and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice and cold water

11

In water in kettle cook whole scallions until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes

12

Remove scallions with tongs and immediately plunge into bowl of ice and cold water

13

Drain asparagus and scallions on paper towels

14

Asparagus and scallions may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled

15

In a large non-stick skillet sauté minced scallion in butter over moderately high heat until softened, about 2 minutes

16

Stir in asparagus, whole scallions, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes