Asparagus Steamed in a Paper Bag
Asparagus Steamed in a Paper Bag
Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence
Serves 4
1 pound medium asparagus, trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, very thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 350° with rack placed in the center position. Place asparagus in a brown paper bag large enough to hold the asparagus comfortably. Drizzle with oil to prevent the bag from burning. Add the lemon slices and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Close the bag by folding it over several times and creasing the folds well to retain the steam in the bag. Place bag on a baking sheet, and drizzle with more olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes. Shake bag a few times before carefully opening; transfer asparagus to platter. Drizzle with more oil; serve immediately.
