# Charred Lemon Asparagus with Crispy Shallots & Feta

This dish features sautéed asparagus, pan-fried crispy shallots, feta cheese, almonds, greens, and golden raisins, all brought together with a delicious charred lemon dressing.

- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large skillet
- paper towel
- cutting board
- jar
- bowl

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWkBGy9kUCN/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e8e999c3-1e43-4370-b8ae-5514f39e8d8a
- Extracted: 2026-03-31

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