Salmon with Asparagus Sauce

Directions

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   SAUCE----------------------------------- 1 1/2 lb Asparagus, medium/small 2 oz Butter, unsalted 2 c Cream, heavy Salt (to taste) Pepper (to

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   Set aside all tops and half that number of ends

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   Plunge the tops into a large pot of salted, boiling water and cook until limp but not for too long

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   Note: Cook slightly longer than for eating

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   If undercooked, they will not process well

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   if overcooked, they will taste earthy.) Drain the asparagus thoroughly and, while still hot, run it through food processor with unsalted but

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   Meanwhile, chop asparagus ends to remove the dry hard field cuts and simmer with cream

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   Cook the ends slowly for 20 minutes, then strain, pressing through gently