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Sauteed Asparagus

Sauteed Asparagus

Mad Hungry, March 2011 http://www.marthastewart.com/865649/sauteed-asparagus
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  • Yield Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 pounds asparagus, cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • Rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • Juice of one lemon
    • Shaved Parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil shimmers, add asparagus, salt, and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in lemon zest and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Add lemon juice to skillet and stir a few times. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving platter, and shave Parmesan over top. Serve immediately.

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