Asparagus in Wine Sauce
Source of Recipe
Mai
List of Ingredients
Asparagus in Wine Sauce
For Asparagus:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
For Sauce:
1 cup diced boiled ham (1/4 pound)
3/4 cup white wine
2 cups chicken broth
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperRecipe
FOR ASPARAGUS:
In a large skillet, over moderate heat, heat the oil and sauté the asparagus until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the asparagus from the pan and set them aside while you make the sauce.
FOR SAUCE:
Add the ham to the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly browned.
Over high heat, add the wine and boil until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup.
Add the chicken broth, and reduce by a third.
Lower the heat and whisk the butter into the sauce to thicken it.
Season with the salt and pepper.
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