Asparagus with Gremolata

Baked asparagus is delicious with a nice sear and a little salt and pepper. However, the addition of homemade gremolata completely changes the flavor of this dish! Don’t skip out on this component – it really enhances the recipe.

5 minutes

30 minutes

Difficulty

Show nutritional information

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	82
Fat:	3 g
Carbohydrates:	9 g
Protein:	6 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 lb 2 lb 2 lb Asparagus, rinsed and ends removed
Salt and Pepper, to taste (for the Gremolata)
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp Duck Fat
1 bunch 1 bunch 1 bunch Parsley, finely chopped (for the Gremolata)
1/2 1/2 1/2 Lemon, juice and zest only (for the Gremolata)
1 clove 1 clove 1 clove Garlic, minced (for the Gremolata)

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the asparagus in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and top with the duck fat.
Place the asparagus in the hot oven for 5 minutes. Then, remove, stir, and place it back in the oven to cook for another 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, to begin the Gremolata, rinse the parsley under cool water, and pat dry thoroughly.
Finely chop the parsley, and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the juice and zest of half a lemon, the minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl, and stir to combine all ingredients.
Remove the asparagus from the oven, top it with the Gremolata, and serve.