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Asparagus with Morels and Tarragon

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Asparagus with Morels and Tarragon

Asparagus with Morels and Tarragon

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Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife (Chef's knife) - Versatile tool used for chopping vegetables like asparagus.

  • Mandoline Slicer - For precise thinly slicing ingredients such as asparagus stems.

  • Non-stick Fry Pan (10-inch) - Ideal for sautéing the asparagus and morels.

  • Cast Iron Skillet - Offers a traditional method of searing ingredients.

  • High-Speed Blender (26-700W) - For preparing dressings or sauces that accompany this dish.

  • Cook's Silicone Spatula - Essential for flipping and stirring in non-stick pans.

  • Pot with Lid (5 to 6 quarts) - Suitable for boiling asparagus or cooking morels.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white asparagus, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 pound green asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 large)

  • 1/4 pound fresh morels, cleaned and halved lengthwise if large

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • Garnish: chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Cook white and green asparagus separately in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes for white asparagus; about 3 minutes for green asparagus.
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Instruction 2

Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to a colander and rinse under cold water (to stop cooking), then drain again. Pat dry.
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Instruction 3

Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté shallots, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add morels and sauté, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus, tarragon, salt, pepper, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and sauté, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately.
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