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Pan-Braised Asparagus with Crispy Shallots

  • Servings:

    Makes 8 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    15 minutes

Ingredients

2 shallots, divided
4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs. asparagus, ends trimmed
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp. dried
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Lemon, peeled, fresh, sections
Pan-Braised Asparagus with Crispy Shallots

Directions

1. Cut 1 of the shallots in half lengthwise and slice very thinly. Line a plate with paper towels. Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in a small skillet or saucepan over high heat. Add sliced shallot and cook until light brown and crisp. Transfer to prepared plate and set aside.
2. Mince the remaining shallot. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet overmedium-high heat and add minced shallot and garlic. Saute until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Remove cover and add the wine and thyme, stirring to distribute. Cook,uncovered, over medium-high heat, shaking pan occasionally, until wine hasevaporated, coating asparagus, about 4 to 5minutes. Remove from heat and toss withsalt and pepper.
4. To serve, transfer asparagus to a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, top with reserved lemon slices, if desired, and reserved crispy shallots.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, March - April 2014

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Makes 8
Base Nutrients
Calories n/a
Calories from Fat n/a
Total Fat n/a
Saturated Fat n/a
Cholesterol n/a
Sodium n/a
Total Carbohydrates n/a
Dietary Fiber n/a
Protein n/a
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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