04/23/2024
Mmmm...yes π
CHARRED ASPARAGUS
with PISTACHIO PESTO,
POACHED EGGS and
CRISPY PROSCIUTTO
This is the perfect Spring dish for Brunch or Dinner, as seen on California Live on NBC. Thank you Ralphs !
1/4 cup pistachios, toasted
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 garlic clove, raw or roasted
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch fresh thin asparagus
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 slices prosciutto
To make the pesto, combine the pistachios and cheese in your food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the lemon zest, basil, mint and garlic and process until smooth. Drizzle in the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Preheat your grill or broiler to high heat. Toss the asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Char until crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
To poach the eggs, bring a shallow pot of water to a boil and add the vinegar. Reduce the heat to medium. Break each egg into a ramekin to ensure that the yolk is intact. Use a spoon to create a circular motion in the water, then add one egg at a time to the pot. Swirling the water forces the egg white to coagulate around the yolk. Poach the eggs for 2 to 3 minutes or until the yolk is still soft and the white is set. Remove the eggs from the water and drain on paper towels.
For the crispy prosciutto, preheat your oven to 400ΒΊF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and arrange the prosciutto slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool until crispy.
To serve, pile the grilled asparagus on a platter and drizzle all over with the pesto. Top with poached eggs and crumble the crispy prosciutto over the top.