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- 2 tablespoon crème fraîche
- 4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- kosher salt (as needed for boiling and seasoning)
- 2 teaspoon minced chives
- 12 ounce very small new or "pee wee" potatoes
- 16 thick asparagus spears
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- freshly cracked black pepper (as needed for seasoning)
- 2 ounce salmon roe (or other sustainable caviar)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 259g | |
| Calories 406 | |
| Calories from Fat 245 | 60% |
| Total Fat 28.01g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 9.25g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium 458mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 27.32g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 22.41g | 15% |
| Protein 16.21g | 26% |
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