Asparagus With Gremolata, Lemon and Olive Oil

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This healthy, easy dish is a classic way to serve asparagus in the Italian region of Lombardy — and it only takes a few minutes to put together.

by Martha Rose Shulman·published 2011-06-24

ItalianEasy, Quick, Weeknight, Side Dish

Servings

Serves six

Total time

5 min

Calories / serving

75 kcal

Ingredients (8)

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Instructions (2 steps)

01Once you have finely chopped the garlic, parsley and lemon zest, chop them together on a cutting board until well combined. (This mixture is the gremolata.) Transfer to a bowl. Warm a serving platter.
02Steam or boil the asparagus in salted water until tender, four to five minutes. Remove from the heat, and toss with the gremolata. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the lemon juice and olive oil, and drizzle over the asparagus. Serve hot or warm.

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