Asparagus Salad with Peas and Toasted Almonds
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Total Time: 20
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
2 bunches asparagus, washed and cut into 5-inch pieces (tough bottoms discarded)1 cup shelled fresh peas
1 medium shallot, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1⁄3 cup whole almonds
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
About 10 fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish: 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups very cold water with 1 dozen ice cubes. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups well-salted water to a boil; add asparagus. Return water to a boil and blanch asparagus 5 minutes (8 to 10 minutes if using thick spears). Remove asparagus with tongs (reserving water in pan) and place in ice water 1 minute; remove from water, dry, and set aside. Bring cooking water back to a boil and blanch peas about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in ice water 1 minute. Strain and dry well; set aside.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saut
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