Roast Asparagus with a Fried Egg

Name: Roast Asparagus with a Fried Egg
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces asparagus, ends trimmed; 2 eggs; to taste salt and pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter, divided

June 07, 2020

Asparagus and egg is a classic combination found in many cuisines. It’s a common staple in Japanese yakitori, and asparagus quiche is a standard southern dish.

This preparation is an italian classic that is great as a side dish or for a simple flavorful breakfast.

2 servings

1 mins

14 mins

15 mins

Ingredients

8 ounces asparagus, ends trimmed
2 eggs
to taste salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter, divided

Equipment

Instructions

Melt ButterHeat 1 tbsp of butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Roast AsparagusAdd asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp.
Plate AsparagusTransfer roasted asparagus to a plate.
Increase the heat to high. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and the olive oil to the skillet.
Crack EggsCrack the eggs into the hot pan, keeping them separate. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook for about 2 minutes, until the whites are set and the edges are crispy and browned.
Plate EggPlace the fried eggs on top of the asparagus and serve immediately, with toast to soak up the runny yolk.