Asparagus With Orange and Parmesan Shavings
- 2 lbs asparagus
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 navel orange
- imported parmesan cheese, for shaving (a chunk)
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Snap off and discard woody stems of asparagus.
- Place spears on large ungreased baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat.
- Spread spears in single layer, leaving a little room between each.
- Roast until asparagus is tender but retains a slightly crisp bite, 10-15 minutes, depending on size.
- Transfer to serving platter; cool to room temperature.
- Using fine perforations of zester, grate zest of 1/2 orange.
- Sprinkle over asparagus tossing lightly to coat.
- Cut orange in half; squeeze, then drizzle 3 tablespoons juice over asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using vegetable peeler, shave 8-10 parmesan curls on top of asparagus; serve right away.
asparagus, extravirgin olive oil, orange, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-with-orange-and-parmesan-shavings-498617 (may not work)