ASPARAGUS WITH ANCHOVIES AND CAPERS

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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), peeled, halved, green shoot removed
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound asparagus, preferably thin stalks, trimmed

Steps:

  • 1. Place the garlic, anchovy fillets and capers in a mortar and pestle, and mash to a paste. 2. 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. 3. 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. Yield: Serves four.

Nima Rexaei
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Yum!


Miras Hassan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some extra asparagus after making a quiche, and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and the result was delicious. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the anchovie


connerpeffer n0
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the anchovies and capers added a delicious salty and briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again.