Belgian White Asparagus With Shrimp And Scrambled Eggs Recipes

ASPARAGUS, FLEMISH STYLE

Steps:

• Trim white asparagus, if using, with vegetable peeler, from just under tip to stem end to remove woody skin. If using green, trim just hard stem end.
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
• Bundle asparagus up and tie with kitchen twine. Trim ends evenly. Gently place in boiling water and immediately lower heat to simmer. If using white asparagus, cover pot. If using green, DO NOT cover, as it will lose it's fresh green color. Simmer for approximately 15-30 minutes, depending on thickness of stems. When tender, remove bundle and carefully drain on kitchen towel, being careful of tender tips.
• Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan. If the eggs are completely cold, plunge into hot asparagus water for 1 minute. Remove, dry and peel.
• In a small bowl, mash the complete egg with a fork. Add the melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, nutmeg and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Arrange the asparagus on individual plates. Pour Flemish sauce to cover all but the tips of the asparagus. Serve immediately while everything is still warm.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS - BAREFOOT CONTESSA / INA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat the asparagus completely.
• Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Roast the asparagus for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
• Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
• While the asparagus is roasting, whisk the eggs in a bowl with the half-and-half, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cook the eggs on the lowest heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, to the desired doneness.
• Remove from the heat, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter, and stir until it melts. Check for seasoning, salt and pepper, if needed, and serve with the roasted asparagus and 7-grain bread.

ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. , In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan., Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them.
• Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely.
• Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Roast the asparagus for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
• While the asparagus is roasting, whisk the eggs in a bowl with the half-and-half, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
• Cook the eggs on the lowest heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, to the desired doneness.
• Remove from the heat, add 2 more tablespoons of butter, and stir until it melts.
• Check for salt and pepper and serve with the roasted asparagus.

MUSHROOMS, ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP OVER EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook asparagus until tender in a large pot of boiling water. Remove with tongs and place in a bowl of cold water, this will stop the cooking process. Set aside.
• Cook egg noodles in the same pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Add 1 tbsp of oil to a hot large pan or wok. Add garlic and shrimp, cook until shrimp are pink. Remove shrimp from pan using tongs, set aside.
• Add remaining oil to the pan. Add mushrooms and saute just until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Return shrimp to the pan, and add asparagus, cherry tomotoes, black pepper and soy sauce to taste. Cook another 1-2 minutes.
• Add mushroom mixture to noodles and toss to blend. Serve hot.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
• While the asparagus is roasting, whisk the eggs in a bowl with the half-and-half, and salt and pepper, to taste. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Cook the eggs on the lowest heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, to the desired doneness. Remove from the heat, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter, and stir until it melts. Check for seasoning, salt and pepper, if needed, and serve with the roasted asparagus and 7-grain bread.

EGG-TOPPED GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss asparagus with oil and 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Wrap 3 asparagus spears with 1 slice of prosciutto. Secure with toothpicks, set aside. Toss shrimp with remaining 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Thread shrimp onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Over medium heat grill shrimp until pink, about 3-4 minutes per side. Grill asparagus bundles until asparagus are tender, about 4-5 minutes per side. Keep warm., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water. , Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Divide asparagus bundles between 2 plates; discard toothpicks. Top with shrimp, poached eggs and Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

BELGIUM BUTTER CRUMBED ASPARAGUS EGGS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a heavy frying pan over medium heat, sauté crumbs in butter until they are crisp and deep golden and butter is slightly browned.
• Meantime, cook asparagus in gently boiling salted water until just tender crisp; drain well.
• Arrange asparagus on two warm serving plates. Top each serving with 2 eggs mollet. Season asparagus and eggs with salt.
• Pour bubbling crumbs over top. Sprinkle with parsley and chives. Garnish with lemon wedges. Pass pepper grinder. Makes 2 supper servings.
• EGGS MOLLET: Have 4 eggs at room temperature. In a saucepan, bring to a rapid boil enough water to cover the eggs. Place each egg on a spoon and lower it into the water. Reduce heat until water barely simmers, and cook eggs for exactly 6 minutes. Drain immediately and plunge into cold water. Peel and cut in half lengthwise.
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SIMPLE SHRIMP SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in shrimp. Remove to a bowl and keep warm. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add eggs; cook and stir until completely set. Stir in the shrimp mixture, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. , Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SPANISH SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH PIMENTON AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim the woody ends from the asparagus, removing tough fibrous outer layers from the stalks if they are large - a potato peeler is good for this.
• Cut the asparagus into 1" lengths - setting aside the tips.
• Bring a pan of water to the boil and boil the asparagus for 2 to 4 minutes - excluding the tips; add the tips and boil for a further 2 minutes.
• Drain carefully - the asparagus should be just tender but not too soft.
• Beat the eggs with the spices and seasonings.
• Warm the olive oil with the butter in a large roomy pan - over a moderate heat.
• When the butter has melted and the oil is sizzling, add the beaten eggs.
• Stir for 1 minute with a wooden spoon, then add the asparagus. Cook for a further 1 - 2 minutes, until the eggs are just set.
• Serve at once, sprinkled with pimenton, crusty bread and side dishes of olives, almonds and choritzo.