Grilled Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

Name: Grilled Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved; 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon zest (save a few strands for garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

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Recipe by COOKGIRl

Recipe found on a a bunch of asparagus purchased at the grocery store recently. Very easy to make. This recipe has been prepared twice now-first time with shallots, omitting the Parmesan cheese and the second time with red onion (use red onion if you want a more pronounced onion flavor and for added color). Can be served warm or at room temperature. Skip the cheese for a vegan version. From dole.com.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb asparagus, trimmed
1

tablespoon olive oil
2

tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
¹⁄₄

cup parmesan cheese, shaved
Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
2

tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
2

teaspoons lemon zest (save a few strands for garnish)
2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1

tablespoon capers, drained
2

tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Vinaigrette: Combine the shallots, lemon zest and lemon juice, capers, and parsley in a small non-reactive bowl.
Whisk in the olive oil; season with taste with salt and pepper.
Set aside.
To prepare the asparagus: Brush the asparagus with olive oil; season with salt.
Grill (I used a stove top grill pan) over medium-high heat, turning often to brown evenly. Grill asparagus until just tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Transfer asparagus to a platter.
Drizzle vinaigrette over the asparagus, sprinkle with pinenuts and top with Parmesan cheese.

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