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Sautéed Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan

Source of Recipe

From "Mad Hungry: Cravings" by Lucinda Quinn


Recipe Introduction

"A fresh, simple preparation that you'll find in a legit Italian trattoria during asparagus season, or displayed in a gourmet-counter food case any time of year."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
â—¦ 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces
â—¦ 1 teaspoon coarse salt
â—¦ Rounded ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
â—¦ 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
â—¦ Juice of 1 orange
â—¦ 3 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese to taste


Recipe

Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the oil.

When it shimmers, add the asparagus, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring frequently, until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the orange zest and cook for 1 minute. Add the orange juice and stir a few times.

Transfer to a serving platter and scatter the Parmesan over the top. Serve immediately.

Serves 6