Adapted from a Bon Appétit recipe
Tools:
vegetable peeler, large bowl, small bowl, citrus juicer, microplane grater, whisk, pepper grinder

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 1 lb. asparagus with fat spears (trimmed and peeled stems)
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus a piece for shaving
  • 1 ½ Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice and zest for garnish
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Notes:
If you can only find thin Asparagus to use, here are some options using the same dressing:
Skip the shaving of the spears. Just trim or peel off any woodiness at the stem end and slice each spear on a diagonal into 2-3 pieces. Use an extra squeeze of lemon juice to pre-marinate the asparagus spears while you make the dressing (or cover and marinate in the fridge for an hour or two.

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Instructions

  • Wash asparagus and use vegetable peeler to peel the woody outer layer off the stem end, trim and discard any remaining woody portion.
  • Use peeler to shave each spear into long strips into your bowl, snap asparagus tips into bowl as you go.
  • To make the dressing: Add the finely grated Parmesan and lemon juice into the small bowl, using a whisk (or a fork) slowly incorporate the olive oil – think drizzle, not pour – until well blended, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Distribute the dressing over the asparagus and toss to evenly coat. A little time to marinate won’t hurt either.
  • Plate your servings of asparagus and garnish with shaved Parmesan and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve with chilled Muller Thurgau.