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Tender Asparagus with Soft Poached Eggs, Mexican Tarragon and Italian Bread Crumbs

Tender Asparagus with Soft Poached Eggs, Mexican Tarragon and Italian Bread Crumbs

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Asparagus Recipe
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spring Vegetable Recipe
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    JennT1981's Notes: This is probably the most favorite asparagus recipe I've created, with the inspiration coming from a dish I had at Michael Chiarello's restaurant Bottega in Yountville of the Napa Valley...

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Serves 4

  1. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and set aside.

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  2. Brings a large pot of salted water to a boil and add asparagus.

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  3. Cook until bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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  4. Transfer to ice bath to stop cooking and set aside.

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  5. In a large skillet heat oil over medium and add garlic.

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  6. Cook about 1 minute before adding asparagus, Mexican tarragon, salt and pepper.

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  7. Toss to coat evenly and cook another few minutes until asparagus is still crisp but also tender and warmed through.

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  8. Transfer asparagus to a platter and keep warm. In same skillet melt butter and add bread crumbs. Toss to coat evenly and cook until toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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  9. Garnish asparagus with soft boiled egg slices and toasted bread crumbs before serving.

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2 Comments on Tender Asparagus with Soft Poached Eggs, Mexican Tarragon and Italian Bread Crumbs

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Delish!

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I was just sitting here ignoring a confeence call and pondering lunch ... now I know what I am having! Thanks!!

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