Asparagus with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds, thin asparagus spears (2 bunches), tough ends trimmed (see illustration below); 1 tablespoon, olive oil; 1 , large shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon, lemon juice; 1 teaspoon, grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon, Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; , Salt and ground black pepper

Side Dishes
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Quick

Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2001

In fewer than 10 minutes, you can have both perfectly broiled asparagus and one of these four quick sauces.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 30 minutes

Asparagus with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

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