Asparagus With Hazelnut Gremolata Recipe

Elevate your dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Asparagus with Hazelnut Gremolata! Inspired by a Mayo Clinic cookbook, this recipe was a happy accident that quickly became a family favorite. Perfectly tender-crisp asparagus spears are tossed in a zesty gremolata featuring crunchy hazelnuts, fresh parsley, and bright lemon. It's the ideal side dish for fish, chicken, or even a light vegetarian meal. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, yet sophisticated, recipe!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 50.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus With Hazelnut Gremolata

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How to Make Asparagus With Hazelnut Gremolata

  1. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket.
  2. Add 1 pound of asparagus to the steamer basket, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove asparagus from the steamer basket and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. While the asparagus steams, prepare the gremolata: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts (finely chopped), 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Add the cooled asparagus to the bowl with the gremolata.
  6. Gently toss to coat the asparagus evenly with the gremolata mixture.
  7. Arrange the asparagus neatly on a serving platter. Garnish with extra parsley sprigs and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g