Charred Lemon Asparagus with Crispy Shallots & Feta by @starinfinitefood

35 min

4 servings

🌱

910 g

Asparagus

🧅

3

Shallots

🫒

220 ml

Olive oil

🧂

6 g + 0.5 tsp

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🍋

40 g

Lemon

🍇

30 ml

White wine vinegar

💧

30 ml

Water

🍯

42 g

Honey

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🌼

5 g

Yellow mustard

🌿

1 g

Dried oregano

🧀

75 g

Feta

🌰

55 g

Slivered almonds

🥬

30 g

Arugula

🍎

20 g

Golden raisins

  1. Trim
    • asparagus

    Trim 2 lb asparagus and cut it into thirds.

  2. Slice
    • shallot
    • garlic

    Slice 3 shallots and mince 1 garlic clove.

  3. Heat

    Heat the large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Add
    • olive oil
    • asparagus

    Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the asparagus to the skillet.

  5. Season
    • salt
    • Asparagus

    Season asparagus with 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper.

  6. Cook
    • asparagus

    Cook asparagus for 5-7 min until browned and tender-crisp.

  7. Transfer
    • asparagus

    Transfer asparagus to a mixing bowl and reduce heat to medium.

  8. Add
    • olive oil
    • shallot

    Add 2 tbsp olive oil and the sliced shallots to the skillet.

  9. Season
    • salt
    • shallot

    Season shallots with 1/4 tsp salt and cook for 9-12 min.

  10. Drain
    • shallot

    Drain browned shallots on paper towel and raise heat to medium-high.

  11. Sear
    • lemon

    Sear lemon slices in the dry skillet for 2 min per side.

  12. Chop
    • lemon

    Finely chop the charred lemon slices.

  13. Combine
    • lemon
    • olive oil
    • white wine vinegar

    Combine chopped lemon, 6 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, water, honey, garlic, mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, oregano and pepper in a jar.

  14. Shake

    Close the jar and shake until the dressing is combined.

  15. Add
    • asparagus
    • shallot
    • arugula

    Add asparagus, shallots, arugula, feta, almonds and raisins to a serving bowl.

  16. Pour
    • olive oil
    • white wine vinegar
    • water

    Pour over the charred lemon dressing and toss gently.

Charred Lemon Asparagus with Crispy Shallots & Feta by @starinfinitefood

35 min

4 servings

🌱

910 g

Asparagus

🧅

3

Shallots

🫒

220 ml

Olive oil

🧂

6 g + 0.5 tsp

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🍋

40 g

Lemon

🍇

30 ml

White wine vinegar

💧

30 ml

Water

🍯

42 g

Honey

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🌼

5 g

Yellow mustard

🌿

1 g

Dried oregano

🧀

75 g

Feta

🌰

55 g

Slivered almonds

🥬

30 g

Arugula

🍎

20 g

Golden raisins

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Trim 2 lb asparagus and cut it into thirds.

    🌱asparagus
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife
  2. Step 2/16

    Slice 3 shallots and mince 1 garlic clove.

    🧅shallot
    🧄garlic
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife
  3. Step 3/16

    Heat the large skillet over medium-high heat.

    🍳large skillet
  4. Step 4/16

    Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the asparagus to the skillet.

    🫒olive oil
    🌱asparagus
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥢tongs
  5. Step 5/16

    Season asparagus with 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper.

    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥢tongs
  6. Step 6/16

    Cook asparagus for 5-7 min until browned and tender-crisp.

    🌱asparagus
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs
    🥣mixing bowl
  7. Step 7/16

    Transfer asparagus to a mixing bowl and reduce heat to medium.

    🌱asparagus
    🥢tongs
    🥣mixing bowl
  8. Step 8/16

    Add 2 tbsp olive oil and the sliced shallots to the skillet.

    🫒olive oil
    🧅shallot
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥢tongs
  9. Step 9/16

    Season shallots with 1/4 tsp salt and cook for 9-12 min.

    🧂salt
    🧅shallot
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥢tongs
    🧻paper towel
  10. Step 10/16

    Drain browned shallots on paper towel and raise heat to medium-high.

    🧅shallot
    🥢tongs
    🧻paper towel
  11. Step 11/16

    Sear lemon slices in the dry skillet for 2 min per side.

    🍋lemon
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs
  12. Step 12/16

    Finely chop the charred lemon slices.

    🍋lemon
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife
  13. Step 13/16

    Combine chopped lemon, 6 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, water, honey, garlic, mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, oregano and pepper in a jar.

    🍋lemon
    🫒olive oil
    🍇white wine vinegar
    💧water
    🍯honey
    🧄garlic
    🌼yellow mustard
    🧂salt
    🌿dried oregano
    ⚫black pepper
    🫙jar with lid
    🥄measuring spoons
  14. Step 14/16

    Close the jar and shake until the dressing is combined.

    🫙jar with lid
  15. Step 15/16

    Add asparagus, shallots, arugula, feta, almonds and raisins to a serving bowl.

    🌱asparagus
    🧅shallot
    🥬arugula
    🧀feta cheese
    🌰slivered almonds
    🍎golden raisins
    🥣mixing bowl
  16. Step 16/16

    Pour over the charred lemon dressing and toss gently.

    🫒olive oil
    🍇white wine vinegar
    💧water
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon
    🧄garlic
    🌼yellow mustard
    🧂salt
    🌿dried oregano
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fats and oils, Seasonings, Fruit, Vinegars, Liquids, Sweeteners, Condiments, Herbs and spices, Nuts, Leafy vegetables, Dried fruit

Ingredients

Asparagus, Shallots, Olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Lemon, White wine vinegar, Water, Honey, Garlic, Yellow mustard, Dried oregano, Feta, Slivered almonds, Arugula, Golden raisins

Notes

Asparagus (trimmed and cut into thirds), Shallots (large, sliced), Olive oil (divided, for shallots and asparagus, for the dressing), Salt (divided, for shallots and asparagus, for the dressing), Pepper (to taste, for shallots and asparagus, for the dressing), Lemon (very thinly sliced), Garlic (minced), Feta (crumbled), Arugula (chopped), Golden raisins (chopped)

Allergens

Sulfites, Mustard, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Mediterranean diet

Calories

394 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Dietary fiber: 7g, Sugars: 15g, Fat: 29g, Saturated fat: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 620mg, Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 3mg, Sodium: 510mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K: 88mcg, Vitamin C: 24mg, Folate: 105mcg, Vitamin E: 3.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large skillet, mixing bowl, cutting board, chef's knife, jar with lid, tongs, measuring spoons, paper towel

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish, Main Course

Occasions

Spring, Lunch, Dinner, Picnic, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

American, Mediterranean

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crisp, Tender-crisp, Crunchy, Creamy

Flavors

Tangy, Savory, Sweet, Peppery, Nutty, Citrusy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep dressing separate when possible,Add almonds and shallots just before serving for best crunch), freezer : 0 min (Not recommended because asparagus, arugula and feta lose texture after thawing)