Asparagus With Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 medium lemon, juice of, divided
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 trim ends of asparagus and place spears in a large skillet.
• 2 cover asparagus with water and add salt and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
• 3 bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer about 7 minutes until crisp-tender.
• 4 remove from heat and run under cold water to stop cooking.
• 5 prepare vinaigrette:.
• 6 combine remaining lemon juice, capers, mustard, sugar, and pepper. (capers may be chopped or left whole, it's up to you. i usually chop them up a little.).
• 7 slowly drizzle in oil while whisking rapidly, allowing vinaigrette to thicken slightly.
• 8 toss asparagus with vinaigrette and serve.
• 9 may be refrigerated and served within a couple hours, or served warm immediately.