Wash and peel the asparagus and cut off the woody ends. Cut the asparagus into large pieces. Cook in boiling, lightly salted water covered with 1 teaspoon sugar for about 10 minutes. Then lift them out, keep the stock
Debark and crumble the toast. Wash, pluck and finely chop the basil. Wash and halve the tomatoes. Peel and finely chop the onion.
Wash the fillets, dab dry and cut into thick slices. Fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side
Season the medallions with salt and pepper and take them out. Heat 1 tablespoon of fat in the frying fat. Sauté the onion in it. Briefly sauté the flour in it. Stir in almost 1/4 l asparagus stock and cream. Bring to the boil, simmer for about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Stir in basil
Place the asparagus, tomatoes, meat and sauce in 4 small ovenproof dishes (or one large dish). Sprinkle with crumbs. Spread 1 tablespoon of fat in small flakes on top. Bake in a preheated oven (electric range: 200 °C/circulating air: 175 °C/gas: level 3) for 12-15 minutes. Served with: boiled potatoes
Drink: cool rosé wine