ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE DRESSING & TOASTED HAZELNUTS

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus stalks -- washed and trimmed (1 1/2 to 2)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse coarse salt
• Coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Toast hazelnuts in a small shallow baking pan until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.

Cook asparagus in a large frying pan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, and drain well in a colander. Transfer hot asparagus to serving platter or individual serving plates.

In a small bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Spoon orange dressing over top or asparagus and sprinkle with nuts.