Tag: Asparagus

poached eggs with asparagus and salmon, a Mediterranean delicacy – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

The poached eggs with asparagus and salmon they represent a sublime gastronomic combination, mixing softness, flavor and crunchiness, thanks to the variety of ingredients used. This dish, known for its elegance and simplicity, finds its origins in classical European cuisine, particularly widespread in the Nordic and Mediterranean regions. The denomination “poached eggs”, instead, derives from the preparation technique. In fact, the eggs are placed in water, just below the boiling point. The appearance of the lager, delicately wrapped around the yolk, resembles the shape of a shirt, hence the name. This cooking method gives the eggs a tender, silky texture, creating a perfect base to accommodate the other elements of the recipe. In fact, the asparagus they have a crunchy texture and a slightly bitter flavour, while the smoked salmon adds a touch of succulence and flavour. The dish, despite its sophistication, presents a recipe easy and fast to prepare. So, don’t miss this opportunity and prepare poached eggs with asparagus and salmon with us. Your guests will be won over.

Crispy dough, soft and creamy heart, spring ravioli at the table – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

Boil the asparagus in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and cut into small pieces. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the asparagus, adding the grated parmesan, salt, pepper and a grating of nutmeg. Take the dough and roll it out with a rolling pin.

Recipes with asparagus: from appetizer to side dish – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

They are the great protagonists of spring: you know how to cook asparagus? With a very intense flavor (not everyone likes it, in fact) and very versatile in the kitchen, asparagus can therefore be used from appetizers to side dishes, through to truly exquisite first courses, always making a great impression. Below, we offer you some recipe to cook them in an original way; in the gallery, however, some tips on techniques to prepare them in the best possible way and then many of our recipes.

How to cook asparagus?

1) Bruschetta with asparagus

Ingredients

1 baguette
150 g of raw ham
1 bunch of asparagus
1 jar of mustard
10 small eggs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove of garlic
Salt to taste

Method

Boil the eggs, while cleaning the asparagus, removing the hardest part of the stem. Then, boil them in salted water and once drained, sauté them in the pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the garlic clove.
Now slice the baguette diagonally and toast the slices obtained in a non-stick pan, making them golden.
It’s time to assemble the bruschetta: spread the slice with a thin layer of mustard, then place a slice of ham, two asparagus and two slices of hard-boiled egg. Serve.

2) Asparagus and shrimp risotto

Ingredients

340 g of Carnaroli rice
16 prawns
80 g of grated parmesan
½ white onion
vegetable broth to taste
1 glass of white wine
1 bunch of asparagus
extra virgin olive oil
butter
Lemon peel
Salt and Pepper To Taste

Method

Clean the asparagus, removing the hard stem. Remove the tips, leaving them aside, while cut the stems into pieces.
Heat the broth, while in a saucepan, fry the onion in extra virgin olive oil.
Toast the rice, add the white wine and season with salt and pepper.
Now add the asparagus cut into pieces and then the broth, little by little. Cook the rice, and in another pan sauté the prawns with the asparagus tips.
When the rice is cooked, stir in a knob of butter and the grated cheese, also adding the sautéed prawns with the asparagus. Serve it, sprinkling it with freshly ground pepper and a pinch of lemon zest.