Perfect Asparagus
Serves: 6
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus Add to list
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Add to list
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 teaspoons zest Add to list
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Add to list
Preparation
Cut off the tough ends of asparagus. Blanch in salted boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes or until bright in color, crisp and yet tender. Shock by plunging into ice water, drain and arrange on 6 small plates or on a platter.
Mix olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice, drizzle mixture over asparagus spears, add salt and pepper and serve.
Recipe by , PCC Cooks instructor and PCC deli chef
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This is a simple, and fabulous recipe and presentation.
April 17, 2011 at 02:38 PM — Marla Herbig (not verified)