Roasted Asparagus and Fried Capers

Name: Roasted Asparagus and Fried Capers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 lbs medium-size asparagus, ends trimmed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup large capers, drained

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Recipe by sugarpea

An excellent preparation of asparagus with the surprising addition of deep-fried capers, in less than ten minutes. Dish can be served as a warm side dish or room temperature salad/first course. From Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author.

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READY IN: 10mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons olive oil, divided
2

lbs medium-size asparagus, ends trimmed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
¹⁄₄

cup large capers, drained

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 500°; place asparagus on baking sheet and drizzle with 1/2 T olive oil; roll asparagus around until it and pan are lightly coated; season with salt and pepper.
Roast until tender-crisp and bright green, about 5-8 minutes and plate; meanwhile heat the remaining 2 T oil in a small skillet; deep fry the capers in the oil for 1 minute; transfer capers with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over the asparagus.

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