Sauteed shaved asparagus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds asparagus, cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon coarse salt Rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest Juice of one lemon Shaved Parmesan cheese, to taste Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil shimmers, add asparagus, salt, and […]
Shaved asparagus salad with manchego and pine nuts
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-pound large asparagus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 8 cups water 2 tablespoons white vinegar 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted 1-ounce Manchego […]
Shaved asparagus salad
12 large asparagus spears (about 1 lb.),, trimmed and peeled 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan plus a piece for shaving 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Working with 1 asparagus spear at a time, use a vegetable peeler to shave spears into long, […]
Bacon and asparagus fritatta
12 ounces bacon 2 cups sliced fresh asparagus (cut in 1/2-inch pieces) 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 10 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In […]
Grilled asparagus
Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Bon appetit blistered asparagus