Marinated Asparagus
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, or 10 oz. (1 package) frozen asparagus
1 tsp. orange peel, finely shredded
1/4 C. orange juice
1/4 C. vegetable oil
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
orange slices (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Place steamer basket in 1/2-inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place asparagus spears in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam until crisp and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately rinse under running cold water; drain. Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container; pour over asparagus. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning asparagus occasionally; drain. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.
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