Crunchy Orange Asparagus

This is an excellent side dish, the flavours of orange and asparagus really go well together. It is delicious and it complements wonderfully Duck a l’Orange or brings to life a plain chicken breast.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

1  lbs. of asparagus, trimmed
2  tbsp of bread crumbs
2  tbsp of sweetened flaked coconut
2  tbsp of orange marmalade
¼ tsp of salt
1  tsp of butter
    pinch of ground black pepper

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Steam asparagus for 7 minutes, sprinkle half of the salt on the asparagus. Combine bread crumbs, coconut, orange marmalade, the rest of the salt, and a pinch of ground black pepper.

Transfer the asparagus to a baking dish. Dress it up with the bread crumb mixture and break butter into small pieces all over the crumbs. Place it in the oven for 7-10 minutes or until the topping slightly browns and becomes crunchy.

 

TIP DU JOUR:
Depending on the thickness of your asparagus the steaming time will differ. Don’t over steam asparagus as it will further cook in the oven.

This amount will be sufficient for 4 people but I would divide it between 2 because it is so good everyone will want more.