GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON CAPER VINAIGRETTE

By jarren

Ingredients

• Asparagus:
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• Vinaigrette:
• 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp drained capers
• 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Asparagus:

Brush asparagus with olive oil, and season with salt. Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, until asparagus is just tender, about 8 -10 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a warm plate.

Mix the shallots, lemon zest and juice, capers and parsley in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over asparagus. Sprinkle with pine nuts and top with Parmesan cheese.