Asparagus with Shallots and Capers

The easiest side dish to elevate any meal.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20Min
Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

• 1/2 cup shallots, roughly chopped

• 1/3 cup capers, drained

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed

Directions

Step 1. 

In a food processor, combine all ingredients except asparagus. Pulse ingredients together until uniformly combined and mixed together. About 7 pulses - don’t mix completely smooth, but small pieces are formed.

Step 2. 

In a pan with a steamer basket, heat 2/3 cups of water until boiling. Add the asparagus spears to the steamer basket. Steam until tender, about 7 minutes.

Step 3. 

Plate cooked asparagus and top with prepared vinaigrette.