Spicy Marinated Asparagus with Capers and Shallots

An easy way of making a quick summertime side dish, chopped up on some greens, or mixed into a pasta salad! The combination of chilis and capers is a burst of flavor!

Too much of a good thing…? I’ll admit, when I started out designing this marinade, I pulled out a lot of items from my fridge that I thought sounded tasty, and sort of just kept adding bit by bit without a game plan. What started as a tangy lemon juice, became enhanced with a bit of dijon for a more complex flavor without really showing mustard. To give a bit of the salty, I added in capers to try, and it worked! A surprising combination, but asparagus and capers have always been a favorite combo of mine with nicoise salads so I decided to embrace the elements. For fun, and to complete the joy of an overnight marinade, I added in shallots and peppers to spearhead a fun dish after. Result-a wonderful medley of ingredients!

Little Black Dress of the kitchen! With the complexity of flavors represented, this dish could be a star of so many different meals! Thinking of genres, you could easily play up each one in a very different direction. Capers could be highlighted by pairing this with a dill rubbed salmon, while a blackened steak may bring out the chilis and mustard tones. Keep it simple by chopping over your green salad, or add some veggies and toss into a chilled pasta salad for the next backyard potluck!

Looking for ways to cook that spring asparagus? Check out some other great recipes:

Pureed Spinach and Asparagus Soup

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Asparagus and Mint Salad with Pickled Radish

Asparagus Walnut Pesto

Spicy Dijon Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Chicken Bacon Mushroom Alfredo over Asparagus Ribbons (this was fun to make and a beautiful presentation!)

Ramp and Asparagus Fried Cauliflower Rice

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Spicy Marinated Asparagus with Capers and Shallots

Hannah

A delicious mix of flavors perfect as a side dish, chopped up in a pasta salad, or tossed over some greens!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 4

Equipment

• Plastic Bag or sealed container
• Kitchen knife
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

• 1 bunch Asparagus roughly 4" diameter
• 1 small Shallot
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Capers with liquid a little extra liquid for marinade
• 1 small Chili Pepper or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 squeezed Lemon
• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
• Coarse Black Pepper and Salt to taste

Instructions

 

• In mixing bowl, combine all liquids, minced garlic, capers, chili, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Slice shallot into thin rings. Add to liquid and toss to coat.
• Clean asparagus and trim bottom. Add to your container. Pour mixture over and stir well to combine.
• Place sealed container in the refrigerator for at least a few hours (best if you can leave longer). Serve spears with extra sauce drizzled over. Enjoy!

Keyword Asparagus, Capers, Chili Peppers, Fresh, Healthy, Keto, Low-carb, Shallots