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Lemon Asparagus




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


This is my mom's favorite way to eat asparagus. It is especially great for Easter dinner.





List of Ingredients



• 2 bunches asparagus
  
• grated peel of 1 lemon
  
• juice of 1 lemon
  
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  






Instructions



1. Steam asparagus until crisp tender.
   
2. Transfer asparagus to a shallow dish filled with ice water.
   
3. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
   
4. In a small bowl, combine lemon peel and juice, shallot, sugar, salt,pepper and oil.
   
5. Pat chilled asparagus dry.
   
6. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter.
   
7. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.