BROILED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-SHALLOT DRESSING

BROILED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-SHALLOT DRESSING image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed (about 1 pound)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Salt and black pepper
1/2 small shallot, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Place oven rack in top position, about 4 inches from heating element. Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the oil; season with salt and pepper and roll spears to coat. Broil, about 8-10 minutes, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, shaking the pan halfway through cooking to turn spears. Transfer to serving platter. In a small bowl, whisk shallot, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, mustard, a tablespoon of water, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. Drizzle over asparagus; season with salt and pepper and serve hot.