Asparagus with Orange Dressing and Toasted Hazelnuts
Source: Gourmet Magazine, April 2000 issue.



Ingredients:
2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts
1 1/2 to 2 pounds asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse kosher salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
 

Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Toast hazelnuts in a small shallow baking pan until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.

Cook asparagus in a large frying pan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, and drain well in a colander. Transfer hot asparagus to serving platter or individual serving plates.

In a small bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Spoon orange dressing over top or asparagus and sprinkle with nuts.

Makes 4 servings.