Asparagus with Orange-Cream Sauce and Cashews

• 2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• salt to taste
• ground white pepper to taste
• 1 large orange - peeled, sectioned, and cut into large pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• finely grated orange zest for garnish

1. Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water.
2. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 4 minutes.
3. Drain, and set aside.
4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
5. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Gradually whisk in cream and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until lightly thickened.
7. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
8. Remove from heat, and stir in orange pieces.
9. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter, and season lightly with salt.
10. Pour cream sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with chopped cashews and orange zest.
11. Serve immediately.

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Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/asparagus-with-orange-cream-sauce-and-cashews/ (may not work)