ASPARAGUS WITH ANCHOVIES AND CAPERS
This is a common springtime dish in Italy and in a neighboring region of Croatia, Istria, where it's made with wild asparagus that is thinner than a pencil. If you can find thin spears at your farmers' market, use them. The recipe is inspired by a dish in Carol Field's "Italy in Small Bites."
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, weekday, side dish
Time 50m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the garlic, anchovy fillets and capers in a mortar and pestle, and mash to a paste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender (do not brown), three to five minutes. Stir in the garlic and anchovy paste, and cook, stirring, for another minute. Remove from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 to 30 minutes or longer. The flavors will mellow.
- Steam the asparagus for three to five minutes until just tender. Remove to a platter or a wide bowl, and add the remaining olive oil and the onion mixture. Toss gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Pak istan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite asparagus recipes. It's so simple to make and the flavors are amazing. I always get compliments when I serve it.
drip lord
[email protected]I love this recipe! The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the anchovies and capers add a nice salty flavor. I always serve this dish with a side of grilled lemon.
Atoshi Rafi
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the anchovies and capers added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Sameer Brohi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of anchovies, so I omitted them from the recipe. The asparagus was still delicious and the capers added a nice briny flavor.
FRANK KENNEDY
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think I would add some garlic and lemon next time to give it more flavor.
Kishor Magar
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less anchovies and capers next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.
Hani Ayah ahmad
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the anchovies and capers added a nice flavor boost. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy side dish.
Shazadi Saba
[email protected]I love asparagus, and this recipe is a great way to cook it. The anchovies and capers add a nice salty flavor that really brings out the flavor of the asparagus. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves asparagus.
Alvin John
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a simple but flavorful side dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the anchovies and capers added a nice briny flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy way to cook aspara
hyper king
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the asparagus turned out perfectly. The anchovies and capers added a nice salty flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Raju shah
[email protected]This was a quick and easy side dish that was a hit with the whole family. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the anchovies and capers added a nice flavor boost. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kambria Jordan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked in this dish. The saltiness of the anchovies balanced out the bitterness of the asparagus perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Sunset_Flower
[email protected]This asparagus dish was a delightful surprise! The anchovies and capers added a briny, savory flavor that perfectly complemented the tender asparagus. I loved the simplicity of the preparation, and it was a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce.