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Roasted Asparagus With Fried Capers

Roasted Asparagus With Fried Capers prepared dish

This dish features tender roasted asparagus topped with crispy fried capers for a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. It's a simple yet elegant side that pairs well with a variety of main courses.

This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include lemon juice, black pepper, asparagus, salt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon capers (drained)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Toss the asparagus to coat evenly and spread them out in a single layer.
  4. Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  5. While the asparagus is roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the drained capers to the skillet and fry them for about 2-3 minutes until they are crispy, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove the asparagus from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
  8. Sprinkle the fried capers over the roasted asparagus and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 90
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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