Asparagus with Lemon Gremolata

Name: Asparagus with Lemon Gremolata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb (454 g) asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) shallot, chopped; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil; Fleur de sel and pepper

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Preparation 10 min
Cooking 5 min
Servings 4

Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

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Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) shallot, chopped
- Grated zest of 1 lemon  
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Fleur de sel and pepper

Preparation

- In a saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the asparagus until al dente. Drain
- In a bowl, combine the parsley, shallot, and lemon zest.
- Place the asparagus in a serving dish and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the gremolata. Season with salt and pepper.

Note from Ricardo

Good to know

Typically Italian, gremolata is a mixture of chopped fresh parsley, garlic and lemon zest served as a topping to osso buco. Several variations exist, made to taste. We have made it substituting the garlic with shallot.

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