Poached Green Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

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15 jumbo green asparagus
8 oz morels, split, washed and dried
1 shallot, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup vegetable stock
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 diced plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 tbsp fresh curly-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Directions:

Peel and blanch asparagus, drain and set aside
In a large sauté pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat.
Add in mushrooms and sauté until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
Add in shallots and garlic. Once they become fragrant, deglaze with sherry wine and flambé. Cook until all alcohol is cooked out.
Add in heavy cream, vegetable stock and lemon juice - reduce by half.
Turn off the heat and add the butter. Mix until butter is melted and emulsified.
Add tomatoes and parsley then season to desired taste.
Serve asparagus topped with sauce.
Notes: Add crab meat to dish if desired.
If you can't find morel mushrooms- crimini mushrooms or portabella mushrooms are a good substitute.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1520.74 Kcal (6367 kJ)
Calories from fat	617.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	68.64g	106%
Cholesterol	128mg	43%
Sodium	9360.81mg	390%
Potassium	1266.58mg	27%
Total Carbs	100.04g	33%
Sugars	11.93g	48%
Dietary Fiber	8.81g	35%
Protein	14.48g	29%
Vitamin C	36mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	16.7mg	93%
Calcium	162.9mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	233.06 Kcal (976 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.52g	106%
Cholesterol	19.62mg	43%
Sodium	1434.55mg	390%
Potassium	194.1mg	27%
Total Carbs	15.33g	33%
Sugars	1.83g	48%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	35%
Protein	2.22g	29%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	60%
Iron	2.6mg	93%
Calcium	25mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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