Marinated Asparagus
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Ingredients
| 1 ½ | pounds |
asparagus
fresh |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
orange zest
finely shredded |
|
| ¼ | cup |
orange juice
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | dash |
cayenne pepper
|
* |
Directions
Place steamer basket in ½ inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket.
Place asparagus spears in basket.
Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Steam until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Immediately rinse under running cold water; drain.
Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered contariner; pour over asparagurs.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning asparagaus occasionally; drain.
Garnish with orange slices if desired.
