| Asparagus with Ham |
| Serves 4 1 1/2- 2 lb (700- 900g) medium-size asparagus spears, prepared for cooking 6 fl oz (180ml) clarified butter 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions 1 tablespoon chopped parsley salt and pepper 4 slices westhalian or parma ham 1 Half fill a frying pan with salted water. Bring to the boil. Simmer asparagus spears for 4-5 minutes or until they are just tender. (Pierce the stalk to test.) Remove and drain well. 2. Combine the butter, lemon juice, spring onions and parsley in a small saucepan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. heat the mixture until lukewarm. 3 Divide the asparagus among 4 warm plates. Drape a slice of ham over each portion. Spoon over the herb butter and serve. |