Asparagus with Orange Dressing and Toasted HazelnutsAlan Richardson
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min
The tangy citrus and nutty flavors of the dressing make this asparagus a nice complement to the spiced chicken breast or to simply prepared fish.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts
1 1/2 lb asparagus
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Toast hazelnuts in a small shallow baking pan until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Trim woody ends from asparagus and, if desired, peel lower 2 inches of stems with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, and drain well in a colander. Whisk together remaining ingredients except nuts with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Transfer hot asparagus to plates. Spoon orange dressing over top and sprinkle with nuts.
