Orange-Glazed Asparagus
Description
Asparagus cooked in a skillet and topped with a fragrant glaze. This zesty orange-glaze asparagus is the ideal side dish to pair with Cornish hens.
Ingredients
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3 bunches medium-thick asparagus, tough ends snapped off
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup orange juice
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2 tablespoons Zest of a large orange
Directions
1
Toss asparagus with salt. Arrange in a large (12-inch) skillet with a lid. Add oil and juice to skillet and cover. (The asparagus can be set up a few hours ahead.)
2
About 10 minutes before serving time, turn burner on high. When asparagus starts to steam, set timer for 4 minutes. Cook until tender, checking at 4 minutes with the tip of a sharp knife.
3
Transfer cooked asparagus to a serving dish. Add optional orange zest to skillet and continue to cook until pan juices reduce to a glaze consistency, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Pour over asparagus and serve.