Asparagus with Warm Bacon Dressing

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 3 strips bacon
• 2 Tbsp sliced shallots
• 1 tsp Dijon
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, about 10 minutes, or until crisp, turning once. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels; cool, crumble and set aside.

Add shallots to bacon drippings, and cook over medium-high heat until tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.

In a medium bowl, combine shallots and bacon drippings, mustard, vinegar, and lemon zest, whisking until blended.

In a large deep skillet, add enough water to fill to within 2 inches of rim; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well.

Serve asparagus with warm dressing, and top with crumbled bacon.

We made this on Easter 2014.

From Cooking with Paula Deen, March/April 2010