I Love Lemon Asparagus Wrapped in Smoked Salmon
Ingredients:
8 Bigelow® I Love Lemon Herb
Tea Bags
4 cups water
1 lb fresh asparagus (approx. 30 stalks), peeled, and tough ends
trimmed away
4 oz. light cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
8 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon
Yield: Serves 10
Instructions:
This elegant hors d'oeuvre is surprisingly simple to prepare,
and is as delicious as it is beautiful. By parboiling fresh
asparagus in Bigelow® I Love LemonTM Herbal Tea, it
becomes subtly infused with flavor and the perfect compliment to
smoked salmon. A touch of herbed cream cheese holds the wraps
together for an impressive presentation.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil.
Remove from heat, add tea bags and allow to steep for 5
minutes.
Remove tea bags, return saucepan to the heat and bring to a
boil. Add asparagus and 1½ teaspoons of salt to the pan.
Parboil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus
and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water (to stop the
cooking).
Drain and pay dry. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, fresh
herbs and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture (about ½
teaspoon) on each slice of smoked salmon.
Roll up one stalk of asparagus in each piece of smoked salmon,
leaving the tips of the asparagus exposed (making it easier to pick
up).
Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.
Nutritional Information:
Nutritional Info
Serving size About 3 pieces
Calories
63
Total
fat
3g
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 11mg
Sodium
1070mg
Carbohydrates
3g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars
1g
Protein
6g