Zesty Marinated Asparagus

Zesty Marinated Asparagus
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    211

Elevate your spring gatherings with this vibrant and flavorful asparagus dish. Tender asparagus spears are infused with a tangy balsamic marinade, brightened by zesty lemon notes and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. A delightful side that's both elegant and easy to prepare.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    1783 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Blanch asparagus until just tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve the vibrant green color. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Drain the asparagus thoroughly and transfer it to a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.

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Recipe View 1 mins Pour in the balsamic vinaigrette, ensuring the asparagus is evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 3 hrs Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, turning the bag occasionally to ensure even marination. (3+ hours)

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Recipe View 2 mins Just before serving, drain the asparagus, reserving the vinaigrette marinade. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Arrange the marinated asparagus artfully on a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh lemon zest, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately, offering the reserved vinaigrette in a small bowl on the side for drizzling, if desired.

For an extra layer of flavor, try grilling the blanched asparagus briefly before marinating. The slight char adds a wonderful smoky note.
If you don't have fresh parsley on hand, you can substitute with dried parsley, but be sure to use about half the amount, as dried herbs are more potent.
Homemade balsamic vinaigrette will truly elevate this dish. A simple recipe: whisk together 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 clove minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 70 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Taylor King

    I let the asparagus marinate overnight, and the flavor was incredible. I think I'll always make asparagus this way from now on!

  • Melvina Steuberkris

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat. It was a great addition!

  • Lavern Cremin

    This was so easy to make and tasted fantastic! I made it for a potluck and everyone raved about it.

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