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White Asparagus and Morel Sauté

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

1

1/2 pounds white asparagus, trimmed, peeled, cut diagonally into 3-inch lengths

6

tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided

6

ounces fresh morels, cleaned, halved if large

2

teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

3

/4 cup thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only)

2

tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook asparagus in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and cool.

    Step 2

    Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add morels and sauté 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add thyme and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until morels are tender, about 6 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, then add asparagus; toss to coat. Sauté 2 minutes. Add leeks; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper.