Whole Roast Asparagus

posted by syzygy 04-02-99 10:23 AM

Source: New York Times Passover Cookbook
Whole Roast Asparagus

1 lb. fresh asparagus
2-3 Tbl. olive oil, divided
salt + freshly ground pepper
2 Tbl. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbl. orange juice


Place asparagus in a single layer in a large non-stick skillet and drizzle with 1 Tbl. olive oil. Shake pan to coat asparagus with oil and place over medium heat. Cook asparagus, shaking the pan every few minutes to brown evenly.

Lower the heat and continue cooking until asparagus are tender (time may vary depending on size of asparagus). Test by poking asparagus stems with a toothpick or knife.

Transfer to serving dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with 1 - 2 Tbl. of olive oil.

Combine lemon and orange juice and sprinkle over asparagus.

Makes 3 - 4 servings

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