MARINATED ASPARAGUS

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Make and share this Marinated Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus
pimento strips (to garnish) (optional) or diced tomato (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove the bottom third of the asparagus (woody parts of the stalk) and discard. Arrange asparagus in a steaming basket. Cover and cook over boiling water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Combine wine vinegar, lemon juice salt, sugar, black pepper, cayenne and Dijon mustard stirring well. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulisfied.
  • Place asparagus in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish; add marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Drain asparagus.
  • Arrange on a serving platter; garnish with pimiento strips or tomatoes if desired.

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