Recipe and source notes

Lemon Caper Asparagus

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Fresh Asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1/8 Cup Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Small Capers, rinsed and drained

Make it step by step

  1. Trim ends from asparagus, about 1/2″. In a 12″ skillet, place asparagus and 1″ of water. Heat to boiling over medium high heat. Lower heat to medium, cover and let cook for about 5 to 7 minutes for tender/crisp or until desired doneness. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper. Whisk well until olive oil thickens slightly. Stir in capers. Add cooked asparagus and toss to coat.
  3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
  4. Serves 4.

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Adapted from Foodista by Kyle Dalakas, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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