Sunday, December 6, 2009

SUNNY AT SEASIDE - Eggs over Asparagus

Very light NW breezes today will leave lots of sun time at Hollywood Beach. The tide is just right for swimming all day and the ocean is calm. The water temp is only about 77 but with the humidity at about 83% is will feel good.

Eggs over Asparagus – (for two)

Rich, light and takes less than 15 minutes
Fresh Spring Asparagus – 2/3 lb
Eggs – 4
Toast – 2 slices
Parmesan cheese – fresh grated – 1/3 cup
Butter
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper – fresh ground
Chili Stuff Chili Mix – 1 tsp
First, slice or break off the bottom inch or so of the asparagus spears.
You should have about twenty
Steam them for about 5 minutes or until they are tender but still bright green.
Place a piece of unbuttered toast on each plate
Arrange half the asparagus on top of each slice of toast.
Dot asparagus with butter and sprinkle with a covering of grated cheese
In a large pan, heated to medium, add olive oil and about 2 TBL of butter
Then carefully place 2 eggs over top of each serving of asparagus.
Season with salt & pepper.
Add another layer of cheese and about a ½ tsp of Chili Stuff Chilly Mix
Place plate in oven at 350 for about 5 minutes or until cheese melts
CAREFUL The plates will be hot to the touch when you serve them.

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