Tuesday, April 27, 2010

It's Asparagus Season...


Amazing....You could also try marinating the whole asparagus in olive oil, a clove of chopped fresh garlic and sea salt....grill lightly and toss in the vinaigrette, then serve with freshly grated Parmesan...either is a winner in my book!
Shaved Raw Asparagus with Parmesan Dressing
Food & Wine (April 2010)
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-- TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
-- SERVINGS: 6

Ingredients

-- 2 pounds large asparagus
-- 1 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (3 ounces)
-- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-- 2 tablespoons warm water
-- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  
Directions

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus into long, thin strips and transfer to a large bowl.

In a small bowl, mix the Parmigiano-Reggiano with the lemon juice, water and olive oil. Add to the asparagus and toss to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve at once.

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