WOOD ROASTED SHAVED ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, BREADCRUMBS AND LEMON

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Wood Roasted Shaved Asparagus, Parmesan, Breadcrumbs and Lemon image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch large or jumbo asparagus (can substitute with Brussels sprouts)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ciabatta loaf, cubed (about 1 quart cubes)
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus lengthwise into strips (if using Brussel sprouts, use a knife or mandoline to shave the sprouts).
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the shaved asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Pour the asparagus mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and loosely arrange a "nest." Roast until slightly browned and softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed bread and toss to coat in the olive oil. Allow the bread to toast evenly, tossing often, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the garlic to perfume the oil and bread. Remove the bread from the pan to a cutting board and roughly chop the bread pieces. Toss with the grated Parmesan and black pepper, to taste.
  • Top the asparagus with the breadcrumbs. Garnish with more grated Parmesan.

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