Asparagus With Orange-cream Sauce And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• salt to taste
• ground white pepper to taste
• 1 large orange - peeled, sectioned, and cut into large pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• finely grated orange zest for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. cover and cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 4 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. gradually whisk in cream and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until lightly thickened. season to taste with salt and white pepper. remove from heat, and stir in orange pieces.
• arrange asparagus on a serving platter, and season lightly with salt. pour cream sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with chopped cashews and orange zest. serve immediately.