Name: Charred Asparagus With Citrus Bagna Cauda
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons skin-on almonds; 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 sprig oregano; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

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The one–two punch of citrus zest and juice balances all that anchovy richness in our new favorite dressing recipe for spring veg.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons skin-on almonds

2 oil-packed anchovy fillets

4 garlic cloves, smashed

1 sprig oregano

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

Preparation

Step 1
Place a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Scatter almonds across a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until darkened a little and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
Step 2
Cook anchovies, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, orange zest, butter, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small saucepan over low heat, swirling occasionally, until garlic is golden, 15–20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in orange and lemon juices and season with salt and pepper. Let bagna cauda sit while you prepare the asparagus.
Step 3
Heat broiler. Toss asparagus with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat; season with salt and pepper. Broil until deeply browned in spots and crisp-tender, 5–8 minutes.
Step 4
Toss asparagus and bagna cauda together on a platter; top with almonds.

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