asparagus with warm bacon dressing

By á-3547

Ingredients

• 3 strips bacon
• 2 tbsp sliced shallots
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

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 min. or until crisp tender. Drain well. Serve asparagus with warm dressing, and top with crumbled bacon.