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Grilled Asparagus with Mozzarella

Source of Recipe


Food & Wine






List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  
• 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped chervil or Italian parsley
  
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  
• 1/4 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper
  
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 32 large asparagus stalks (about 2 lbs.), peeled
  
• 1/2 lb. lightly salted fresh mozzarella, cut into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices
  






Instructions



1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, shallot, chervil, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil.
   
   
2. In a large skillet of boiling water, blanch asparagus 1 minute. Using tongs, transfer the asparagus to a plate and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
   
   
3. Heat a grill pan over moderately high heat. Working in batches, grill the asparagus, turning, until it is just tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
   
   Divide the asparagus among 8 large plates and top each serving with a slice of mozzarella. Drizzle with chervil vinaigrette.
   
   Makes 8 servings.