LEMONY MARINATED ASPARAGUS

Lemony Marinated Asparagus image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar also work)
1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup for a vegan version)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Snap or trim the tough ends of the asparagus and discard. Wash asparagus thoroughly.
Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Set aside.
Bring a large pot filled 3/4 of the way full with water to a full boil. Immerse asparagus and cook for about two minutes, until bright green.
Plunge asparagus in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
Lay asparagus in an 8 x 8 baking dish or container.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasons if desired.
Pour vinaigrette over asparagus. Cover dish and refrigerate for 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Remove asparagus from marinade and serve.