Grilled Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Grilled Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved; Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette; 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon zest (save a few strands for garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest (save a few strands for garnish)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

1
Vinaigrette: Combine the shallots, lemon zest and lemon juice, capers, and parsley in a small non-reactive bowl.
2
Whisk in the olive oil; season with taste with salt and pepper.
3
Set aside.
4
To prepare the asparagus: Brush the asparagus with olive oil; season with salt.
5
Grill (I used a stove top grill pan) over medium-high heat, turning often to brown evenly. Grill asparagus until just tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
6
Transfer asparagus to a platter.
7
Drizzle vinaigrette over the asparagus, sprinkle with pinenuts and top with Parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb asparagus, trimmed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved, and more.

Yes, Grilled Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

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