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Marinated asparagus with cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 1 kg asparagus, green
  • 1 bowl of cherry tomatoes
  • 50 ml olive oil
  • 1 lemon(s), juice
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • Sugar
  • 50 g Parmesan

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 8 minutes; Total time approx. 28 minutes

Trim the asparagus and remove any woody ends. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt. Cook the asparagus until al dente and immediately cool in ice water. Trim and halve the cherry tomatoes. Combine a pinch each of salt, sugar, and pepper with the lemon juice in a bowl. Add the oil and whisk to combine. Marinate the asparagus and tomatoes with the vinaigrette. Transfer to a plate and generously grate the Parmesan cheese over the top.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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