Aspargus Gratin

* Exported from MasterCook *

Aspargus Gratin

Recipe By : My family Favorites
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons -- olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 slices firm white bread -- 2
2 pounds aspargus, tough ends -- removed
salt
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan -- cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh -- parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400 F. In 1 quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over
medium low heat. Add shallot; cook about 6 minutes, until golden. Remove from
heat.

In blender, process bread to fine crumbs; or tear bread into small crumbs.
Spread crumbs in jello-roll pan; bake 3 to 6 minutes, until golden. Set aside.

In a 12 inch skillet, in 1 inch boiling water, heat aspargus and 1/2 teaspoon
salt to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium- low and simmer,
uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes, just until aspargus are tender, drain. Place
aspargus in shallow broiler- safe dish; drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoos oil.

Formated by Lara 8/10/98

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