Hosts Tyler Florence and Anne Burrell's dish Rib Eye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes, during the Main Dish, Team Selection Challenge, Steak House, as seen on Worst Cooks in America, Season 16.
Recipe courtesy of Anne Burrell

Sauteed Asparagus

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 15 min
  • Active: 15 min
  • Yield: 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt it so that it tastes like the sea. Prepare a separate large bowl of cold salted water for an ice bath.
  2. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and allow to blanch for about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus using tongs or a spider to the ice bath to shock. Remove from the bath and lay the asparagus on a paper towel to dry slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil to lightly coat. Add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and combine, cooking until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the asparagus and saute until heated through. Season with salt and crushed red pepper. Toss with the lemon zest and plate. Serve as a side to your meal!