Asparagus With Zest
Bright and flavorful asparagus with zesty lemon and anchovy notes, topped with Parmesan; perfect for spring and summer gatherings and elegant enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus; peel the stalks.
- Steam the stalks in a small amount of water in a saucepan until tender-crisp.
- Refresh in ice water and drain.
- Combine the lemon zest, anchovy paste, and lemon juice in a bowl; mix well.
- Place the asparagus in a serving bowl.
- Spoon the lemon rind relish over the asparagus; garnish lightly with shaved Parmesan cheese.
- For presentation, tie bundles of asparagus with softened scallions or leeks in bows.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
104
kcal
5% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
Low-carb
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Fish
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).