ROAST ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND CAPERS

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This unusual side dish makes a wonderful accompaniment to any baked fish. The Mediterranean ingredients; garlic and capers; add a real kick to the asparagus. By Good Food Magazine

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon capers in brine, rinsed and drained
1/2 orange, juice of, only
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus and boil for 2 minutes until crisp, but beginning to go tender.
  • Drain and refresh under cold water. Dry on kitchen paper.
  • Pour the oil into a shallow roasting tin and roll the asparagus in it to coat.
  • Scatter over the garlic slivers and capers and roast for 8-10 minutes until the asparargus is tinged brown and cooked through - test by inserting a knife in a few spears.
  • Sprinkle with orange juice, season and serve warm.

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