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Seared Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Curls is for Dinner.

Seared Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Curls takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Seared Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Curls takes 10 minutes to cook.

Seared Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Curls makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Seared Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Curls are:

1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2.5 Tbls extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb large asparagus (about 16), woody ends snapped off, speared peeled and cut in half crosswise.
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 large shallot, cut into 1/4 inch disks
Pinch dried red chile pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup water; more if needed
10 shavings (2 inches long) Parmigiano Reggiano

Here is how you make Seared Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Curls:

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 Tablespoon of the olive oil in a small bowl; set aside.Turn on the exhaust fan and heat a heavy 12-inch skillet or large wok over high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan is hot, pour in the remaining 2 Tablespoons oil.A few seconds later, add the asparagus, garlic, shallot and chile flakes; season well with salt and pepper.Cook, shaking the pan often, until the aspargus begins to brown and shrivel slightly, 3-4 minutes.Reduce the heat to medium low, carefully add the water (it will steam) and cover the pan with the lid ajar. Cook until the asparagus is just tender, 3-4 minutes ( If the water evaporates before the asparagus is done, add more, 1 Tablespoon at a time)Drizzle the lemon mixture over the asparagus. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Transfer the aspargus to a small service dish and top with the Parmeasan curls.Serve immediately - Serving numbers are based upon 4 servings per receipeNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COLLINSLG.

The nutritional information for Seared Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Curls is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 209.1

• Total Fat: 15.8 g
• Cholesterol: 17.5 mg
• Sodium: 454.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 6.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
• Protein: 11.4 g