Orange and Wine Asparagus
3 Oranges
TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
TBSP Red Wine or Red Wine Vinegar
Olives (stuffed or not your choice, we had garlic stuffed)
1 Shallot
Place chopped shallot into a small bowl and finely zest one of the oranges over the top.
Cut away skin and pith from both oranges and cut into segments by cutting down between the membranes. Work over another bowl to catch the juices. Set segments aside. Add 2 tablespoons of the collected orange juice to the shallots and zest, plus a pinch of salt and leave to marinate. Meanwhile, snap the tough ends off the asparagus.
Bring a wide pan of water to a rolling boil and blanch for 1-2 mins until half-cooked. (I skipped it as the Asparagus was ripe and ready but it’s worth it if you want to).
Lift out onto a tea towel to dry, and while still warm rub over a little olive oil and salt. Heat a griddle pan until extremely hot. Lay on the asparagus and grill for a couple of minutes on each side until nicely charred and cooked through. Finish vinaigrette by whisking in olive to taste (approx 5 tbsp) and more salt and pepper as desired.
Taste and check the balance of oil to vinegar. Serve the asparagus warm dressed with the orange segments and vinaigrette.
SOURCE: myfitnesspal.com
