Kenmare’s Asparagus Gratin

Kenmare’s Asparagus Gratin
Joshua Bright for The New York Times
Total Time
1 hour and 10 minutes
Rating
5(36)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1cup heavy cream
  • 2shallots, finely chopped
  • ¼cup dry white wine, such as Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc
  • ¼cup crushed pecans
  • ¼cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1bunch fresh spring asparagus, peeled and cut diagonally into ½-inch slices, ends discarded
  • ¼cup grated fontina cheese
  • ¼cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2large endive, trimmed, and cut into diagonal slices, 1-inch wide
  • ½small head of radicchio, trimmed, and leaves torn into 1-inch pieces
  • Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
  • Fresh lemon juice, as needed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

412 calories; 35 grams fat; 18 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 10 grams protein; 549 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, shallots and wine. Place over medium heat and simmer until reduced by half, 20 to 30 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake, stirring once or twice, until toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place a skillet over low heat, add panko, and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. When pecans are toasted, remove from oven and set aside to cool.

  3. Step 3

    Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. When the pecans are cool, place in a blender and chop for a few seconds until coarsely ground. Mix with panko and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    In a mixing bowl combine asparagus, reduced cream, fontina, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Mix well and place in a gratin dish that is about 10 inches long and 4 inches wide, or an other shallow, ovenproof baking dish. Bake until asparagus are tender, the sauce is bubbling and the top is turning golden, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with pecan-bread crumb mixture. In a separate bowl, mix the endive and radicchio with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread over the top of the asparagus gratin. Serve hot.

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Made this Saturday evening. It was great. I doubled the number of shallots used and I was glad I did because the cream sauce had a nice sweet taste from them.

Made this Saturday evening. It was great. I doubled the number of shallots used and I was glad I did because the cream sauce had a nice sweet taste from them.

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Credits

Adapted from Joey Campanaro, Executive Chef, Kenmare

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