Roast Asparagus With Garlic and Capers |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This unusual side dish makes a wonderful accompaniment to any baked fish. The Mediterranean ingredients; garlic and capers; add a real kick to the asparagus. By Good Food Magazine Ingredients:
12 ounces asparagus |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large garlic clove, sliced thinly |
1 tablespoon capers in brine, rinsed and drained |
1/2 orange, juice of, only |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus and boil for 2 minutes until crisp, but beginning to go tender.
3. Drain and refresh under cold water. Dry on kitchen paper.
4. Pour the oil into a shallow roasting tin and roll the asparagus in it to coat.
5. Scatter over the garlic slivers and capers and roast for 8-10 minutes until the asparargus is tinged brown and cooked through - test by inserting a knife in a few spears.
6. Sprinkle with orange juice, season and serve warm.
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