Wednesday 2 May 2012

Recipe : Aspargus salad with pan fried Gnocchi

2 May 2012















Ingredients (serves 4 chicks)
  • 1 x 500g pkt good-quality potato gnocchi
  • 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 200g asparagus spears
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 200g mixed salad leaves
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 2 tbs shelled hazelnuts, lightly toasted
  • 100g shaved parmesan

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the gnocchi and as they rise to the surface remove with a slotted spoon, draining well. Place in a bowl and gently coat in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  2. Blanch the asparagus in boiling, salted water for 1 minute until bright green and crisp. Refresh under cold water and drain well.
  3. Roll up the prosciutto and cut into strips. Whisk 2 tablespoons of oil with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  4. Divide the salad leaves between the serving bowls.
  5. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan with the butter and pan-fry the gnocchi in batches until crisp and golden.
  6. Scatter the gnocchi, asparagus, prosciutto and hazelnuts over the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Add the parmesan and finish with freshly ground black pepper.

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