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Asparagus Gremolata

Name: Asparagus Gremolata
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups); 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced on a diagonal; 2 (2x1-inch) strips lemon zest, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely grated green chile (such as serrano or jalapeño); Generous pinch of kosher salt; Pinch of sugar

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Place asparagus in a medium bowl, add ice water to cover, and swirl asparagus with your hands. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve and return asparagus to bowl. Repeat process 2 more times (this will keep asparagus crunchy). Pat dry; wipe out bowl.
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Toss asparagus, scallions, lemon zest, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, and chile in dry bowl to combine. Add salt and sugar and toss again to combine.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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