Ingredients

1 lemon

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon sea salt

pinch black pepper

I tried a fry-pan version

As simple as that!

Lemony Broiled Asparagus

Steps:

1. Turn on broiler to high or heat up your grill.

2. Zest lemon, then cut lemon and squeeze juice. You should get about 1 teaspoon zest and ¼ cup juice.

3. Toss asparagus with zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place asparagus in single layer on a sheet pan and broil for 5 minutes until tender and slightly charred in spots, but not burnt.

4. Using a spatula or tongs flip asparagus over onto its other side and broil 5 minutes more.

5. Remove asparagus from oven and transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

“I love this dish because it’s quick and easy

and doesn’t heat up my kitchen too much.

It’s great as a first-course with a little vinaigrette,

as a side-dish, or as a snack served

with your favorite dipping sauce.

If you don’t want turn on the broiler,

try popping the spears onto a grill instead.”

Celine Beitchman

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Celine Beitchman