Asparagus With Fried Egg And Parmesan Cheese
This asparagus and egg recipe is a delightful and satisfying dish that perfectly balances the tender crispness of asparagus with the rich creaminess of a fried egg. The asparagus is cooked until just tender, providing a fresh and vibrant base for the runny egg yolk and grated Parmesan cheese. It's a simple yet elegant combination that makes for a delicious and comforting meal at any time of day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (or butter)
- 1 egg (or more)
- Parmesan cheese
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In large frying pan, bring 1 inch of water with a large pinch of salt to boil. Lay asparagus in pan, cover with lid and cook for 2-4 minutes (depending on thickness of spears) on medium heat until just tender. Drain and plate asparagus on serving plate.
- Wipe frying pan clean. Heat the olive oil over medium heat . When hot, add egg(s) to pan and fry 2 minutes. Turn heat to low, cover pan and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until egg whites cooked through. Slide eggs on top of asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper. Shave Parmesan cheese on top with vegetable peeler.
Cook Time
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Prep Time
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Yield
4
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