Recipe Information

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 bunches of white Belgian asparagus
• 2 sprigs of parsley
• 3 eggs
• 100g butter
• 3 slices of ham
• 1 lemon
• Fleur de sel (or sea salt)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil for the asparagus.
2. In a small pot, bring water to a boil for the eggs.
3. Finely chop the parsley.
4. Cut the ham into small pieces.
5. Cook the asparagus for about 4 to 5 minutes, until tender yet slightly crunchy.
6. Meanwhile, cook the eggs for 5 minutes.
7. Once cooked, mash the eggs with a fork.
8. In a pan, melt the butter over low heat and squeeze in the lemon juice. Add salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
9. Plate the asparagus as shown, and drizzle the lemon butter over them just before serving.

Notes

For a complete meal, consider adding boiled potatoes sprinkled with fleur de sel.

Recipe Tips

• For vegetarians, simply omit the ham from the recipe.
• Serve with a slice of fresh baguette to soak up the delicious lemon butter.

Nutritional Information

This dish offers a balanced meal rich in vitamins and healthy fats, with approximately 400 calories per serving, along with protein from eggs and ham.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use green asparagus instead of white?

Yes, green asparagus can be used, but adjust the cooking time as they usually cook quicker.

2. How do I store leftover asparagus?

Store leftover cooked asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

3. Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?

It’s best to prepare the asparagus fresh, but you can cook the eggs and make the lemon butter ahead of time.

4. What can I substitute for Fleur de sel?

Sea salt is a good substitute if Fleur de sel is not available.

5. How can I add more flavor to the dish?

Consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or grated cheese to the lemon butter for extra flavor.