Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, with woody ends snapped off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove or shallot, minced
  • 5 ounces oyster mushrooms or any other mix of wild mushrooms
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 splash white vermouth or white wine
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 splash white vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat oven to 425. Dress asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until charred at tips. Drizzle with lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste after removing from oven.
  • Meanwhile, saute shallot or garlic in butter for 30 seconds, then add mushrooms, thyme, plus salt and pepper to taste. Cook til liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are lightly browned. Add a splash of vermouth and deglaze pan. Again, cook til liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Bring saucepan of water and splash of vinegar to boil and poach eggs, one at a time, 2-3 minutes each.
  • Split asparagus and mushrooms between 2 plates and top with a poached egg each. Season egg with salt and pepper.