ASPARAGUS WITH ANCHOVIES AND CAPERS
This is a common springtime dish in Italy and in a neighboring region of Croatia, Istria, where it's made with wild asparagus that is thinner than a pencil. If you can find thin spears at your farmers' market, use them. The recipe is inspired by a dish in Carol Field's "Italy in Small Bites."
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, weekday, side dish
Time 50m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the garlic, anchovy fillets and capers in a mortar and pestle, and mash to a paste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender (do not brown), three to five minutes. Stir in the garlic and anchovy paste, and cook, stirring, for another minute. Remove from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 to 30 minutes or longer. The flavors will mellow.
- Steam the asparagus for three to five minutes until just tender. Remove to a platter or a wide bowl, and add the remaining olive oil and the onion mixture. Toss gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Moharani. Bangladesh
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat asparagus. My kids love the salty and briny flavor of the anchovies and capers. I serve it with a side of roasted potatoes and they always eat it all up.
Cry_CryBaby666
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good! The anchovies and capers add a nice salty and briny flavor and the lemon juice keeps the asparagus from being too bland. I will definitely be making this again.
Ruthless StarZ
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have some leftover from other recipes and I'm not sure what to do with it. This recipe is the perfect solution. The dish is delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
avil Nepali
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch. I love that it's so versatile. You can serve it with a side of roasted potatoes, pasta, or rice. I've also made it with different types of fish, such as salmon or trout. It's always delicious.
Md Mosharof Hossen Ariyan
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the anchovies and capers add a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Shedrack Ogbui
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some variety to your side dishes. I'm always looking for new ways to prepare asparagus and this recipe is a great option. The anchovies and capers add a nice salty and briny flavor and the lemon juice keeps the asparag
ephy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover anchovies and capers. I always have some leftover from other recipes and I'm not sure what to do with them. This recipe is the perfect solution. The dish is delicious and I will definitely be making it ag
Nik Joynes
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Reina Zelaya
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat asparagus. My kids love the salty and briny flavor of the anchovies and capers. I serve it with a side of roasted potatoes and they always eat it all up.
Mohammad Darweesh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good! The anchovies and capers add a nice flavor and the lemon juice keeps the asparagus from being too bland. I will definitely be making this again.
TYSON OP
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a salad and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution. The dish was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Mike Blatt
[email protected]I love the combination of asparagus, anchovies, and capers in this recipe. The flavors work so well together and the dish is really easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Junes Munda
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus cooks quickly and the anchovies and capers add a nice flavor. I served it with a side of grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.
Addyson Melton
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of anchovies. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The anchovies and capers added a nice salty and briny flavor to the asparagus without being overpowering. I will definitely be making
Melvin Porter
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it was perfect. The anchovies and capers added a nice salty and briny flavor. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Sneha Sharma
[email protected]I love asparagus and this recipe is a great way to prepare it. The anchovies and capers add a nice complexity of flavor and the lemon juice keeps the asparagus bright and fresh. I will definitely be making this again.
David Moss
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the anchovies and capers added a nice salty and briny flavor. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.
David Samu
[email protected]This asparagus dish with anchovies and capers was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was絶妙 and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.