Charred Lemon Asparagus with Crispy Shallots & Feta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high.
  2. 2Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the asparagus and toss.
  3. 3Add 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste then cook for about 5-7 minutes, until slightly browned but still crisp.
  4. 4Remove and place in a bowl then return the pan to the stove and reduce heat to medium.
  5. 5Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and the shallots with the remaining salt and cook for about 9-12 minutes until they are browned on the edges, tossing as they sear.
  6. 6Remove them and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  7. 7Return the pan to the stove and increase to medium-high.
  8. 8Make the dressing. Add the lemons to the pan and sear for about 2 minutes per side.
  9. 9Remove them and place them to a cutting board and finely chop.
  10. 10Add the lemons to a jar, then add the olive oil, vinegar, water, honey, garlic, mustard, salt, oregano and pepper.
  11. 11Mix to combine.
  12. 12Add the asparagus, shallots, arugula, feta, almonds and golden raisins to a bowl.
  13. 13Add the dressing and toss.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 3 large shallots, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 0.5 tsp salt, divided
  • pepper
  • 4 very thinly sliced lemon slices
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • pepper
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds
  • 1.5 cups chopped arugula
  • 2 tbsp chopped golden raisins

Equipment

large skilletpaper towelcutting boardjarbowl

Tips

  • Sauté asparagus to keep it crisp and bright.
  • Pan fry shallots until crisp.
  • Char lemons to bring out their flavor for the dressing.

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