Herb Tossed White Asparagus, Fresh Crab Meat and Gr

Name: Herb Tossed White Asparagus, Fresh Crab Meat and Grilled Radicchio Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound white asparagus, blanched, halved; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 2 lemons; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mild herbs; 1 large head of radicchio, cut into fourths; 2 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 pound fresh jumbo crab meat, cooked; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the grill.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice together.
3
Whisk in the herbs until incorporated, reserve 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Place the asparagus in a 8 by 8 by 1 1/2-inch square glass dish.
6
Pour the herb vinaigrette over the asparagus and let marinate for 30 minutes.
7
Brush each fourth of the radicchio with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
8
Place on the grill, core side down, and grill 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
9
Remove from the grill and set aside.
10
Toss the crab meat with the reserved vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
11
Fan out the leaves of the radicchio and stuff the crab meat in between the leaves.
12
Remove the asparagus from the vinaigrette and reserve the vinaigrette.
13
On an over-sized platter, arrange the asparagus on the bottom.
14
Place the radicchio over the asparagus.
15
Drizzle the entire platter with some of the reserved vinaigrette.
16
Garnish with parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound white asparagus, blanched, halved, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, Juice of 2 lemons, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mild herbs, and more.

Yes, Herb Tossed White Asparagus, Fresh Crab Meat and Grilled Radicchio Salad falls under the Seafood 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.

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Herb Tossed White Asparagus, Fresh Crab Meat and Grilled Radicchio Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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