Peel the asparagus in the lower part and cut the stalks into about 3 pieces.
Melt the butter in a large pan and fry the asparagus over medium heat for about 5 minutes until al dente. Then deglaze with the vegetable stock and let it boil down a little, pour in the cream to taste. Grind the peppercorns in a mortar and add to the asparagus. Cut the smoked salmon into strips and add to the asparagus at the end, it should only give off taste but not cook!