Lemon Roasted Asparagus With Melted Tomato And Basil
Chef Larry's Recipe
POSTED: 11:35 am PST March 20,
2006
UPDATED: 11:57 am PST March 20,
2006
Ingredients
Prepare Melted Tomato by heating olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Sauté until translucent, do not brown. Add tomatoes and oregano. Reduce to low heat and slowly simmer for 15 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid scorching. Add stock and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh basil and parsley, reserve. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Place asparagus in shallow baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle lemon zest over asparagus. Bake in preheated oven at 500 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, carefully shaking pan 2-3 times during roasting. Remove and portion roasted asparagus onto warm serving plates. Top with Melted Tomato with Basil and shaved Spanish Manchego cheese. Garnish with lemon slices and toasted baguette slices. Makes 6-8 Servings
- 1 1/4 lb. Asparagus, medium, ends trimmed 2 T. Olive oil 1 T. Fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Salt 3-4 twists Fresh ground black pepper 2 tsp. Lemon zest Spanish Manchego cheese, shaved to garnish Lemon slices, thin to garnish Thin sliced baguette, brushed with garlic butter and toasted for service
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes 2 T. Olive oil 1/2 tsp. Fresh garlic, minced 1/4 cup Onion, diced 1/2 tsp. Oregano leaves 1/4 cup Vegetable stock 1 tsp. Parsley, chopped 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt to taste Fresh ground black pepperto taste
Prepare Melted Tomato by heating olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Sauté until translucent, do not brown. Add tomatoes and oregano. Reduce to low heat and slowly simmer for 15 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid scorching. Add stock and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh basil and parsley, reserve. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Place asparagus in shallow baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle lemon zest over asparagus. Bake in preheated oven at 500 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, carefully shaking pan 2-3 times during roasting. Remove and portion roasted asparagus onto warm serving plates. Top with Melted Tomato with Basil and shaved Spanish Manchego cheese. Garnish with lemon slices and toasted baguette slices. Makes 6-8 Servings
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