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Pan-Fried Asparagus with Morels

Source of Recipe


A Passion for Vegetables






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 1/2 lb. fresh morel mushrooms
  
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  
• Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the asparagus. Blanch for 1 minute, then drain well. Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth.
   
   
2. Heat a tablespoon of the olive oil with half the butter in a large pan.
   
   
3. Add the asparagus and saute until lightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the pan and keep warm. Heat the remaining oil and butter in the pan, add the morels and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute briefly. Finally, stir in the parsley and balsamic vinegar. Season well, then cascade the morels over the asparagus and serve immediately.
   
   Serves 4