How to Make Spargel-Antipasti mit Lachs (White Asparagus and Smoked Salmon) - A Step-by-Step Guide

White asparagus is a beloved springtime vegetable in Germany and other parts of Europe, where it is celebrated with festivals and enjoyed in a variety of delicious dishes. One such dish is Spargel-Antipasti mit Lachs, which translates to White Asparagus and Smoked Salmon. This elegant and refreshing antipasti is perfect for a spring brunch or as a light and flavorful appetizer.

White asparagus, also known as spargel in German, is a delicacy that is milder and sweeter than its green co...

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces white asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon
  • 3 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese
  • coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.
  • Place asparagus spears in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add butter, sugar, and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain.
  • Divide smoked salmon between 2 serving plates. Place asparagus spears on top.
  • Warm oil and parsley in a small saucepan over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle oil over asparagus. Grate Parmesan cheese on top using a cheese grater or shave into strips using a vegetable peeler. Season with pepper.
  • Nutrition

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 783mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 204mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 418mg