Asparagus In A Puff Pastry Duvet Recipe

Name: Asparagus In A Puff Pastry Duvet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1lb fresh slender asparagus uncooked; 3 T of butter, (1/2 a stick); 3 T of flour; 1T chopped fresh tarragon; 1 C broth; 1/2 C white wine; 1/2 C heavy cream or half and half; Zest of one lemon and juice of one half; 2 T capers drained; 1 clove garlic; Salt, fresh ground pepper and nutmeg; EVO; 1 package of frozen puff pastry, 2 sheets; 2/3 cup grated parmesean cheese; lemon slices and tarragon branches for garnish

Servings: persons

1lb fresh slender asparagus uncooked
3 T of butter, (1/2 a stick)
3 T of flour
1T chopped fresh tarragon
1 C broth
1/2 C white wine
1/2 C heavy cream or half and half
Zest of one lemon and juice of one half
2 T capers drained
1 clove garlic
Salt, fresh ground pepper and nutmeg
EVO
1 package of frozen puff pastry, 2 sheets
2/3 cup grated parmesean cheese
lemon slices and tarragon branches for garnish

1
To make sauce:
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In a large skillet sautee 3T of butter and a large clove of garlic diced finely until golden.
3
Add 3 tablespoons of flour to make roux and stir and cook for a minute or two.
4
Whisk in 1 cup broth, and 1/2 cup white wine, and 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped tarragon, pinch of salt and some fresh ground pepper and a few gratings of fresh nutmeg. Stir into roux and reduce on high stirring constantly until nicely thickened add 1/2 C cream and continue to stir on lower temp, add zest and capers at end.
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Asparagus:
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Meanwhile take a pound of fresh asparagus and snap off the ends and line up on a foil lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle all with EVO and salt and pepper and toss. Broil on high broil for about 10 minutes until brown and fork tender. Watch carefully so they don't burn but should be brown to taste best. Remove and set aside. Squeeze half a lemon over them.
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Pastry:
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Sprinkle 2 sheets of defrosted frozen puff pastry with grated parmesean cheese and press gently into the surface. Prick sheets all over with a fork. Bake puff pastry according to directions on package. Remove and set aside.
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Putting it all together:
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Spread a little of cream sauce on top of one sheet of baked pastry and then line up asparagus and cover with remaining sauce. Top with other sheet of pastry.
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Garnish with lemon slices and tarragon branches.
12
Slice and serve al fresco or warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1lb fresh slender asparagus uncooked, 3 T of butter, (1/2 a stick), 3 T of flour, 1T chopped fresh tarragon, and more.

Yes, Asparagus In A Puff Pastry Duvet falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Asparagus In A Puff Pastry Duvet

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