asparagus with shallots

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25 Pinches
Poteau, OK
Updated on Dec 28, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds asparagus
  • pinch salt
  • 3 teaspoons fragrant peanut oil or olive oil
  • 2 - shallots, peeled and minced
  • 1 dash finely chopped parsley

How To Make asparagus with shallots

  • Step 1
    Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Step 2
    If asparagus is thick, old or tough, peel bottoms.
  • Step 3
    Add asparagus to pan of boiling salted water.
  • Step 4
    Boil gently until cooked--bright green and tender--but still firm, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Remove; drain on towel; put on platter and drizzle with oil, lifting spears to coat.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle with shallots and parsley.
  • Step 7
    Salt slightly.

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