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Broiled Asparagus with Cardamom and Orange

Broiled Asparagus with Cardamom and Orange

By Courtney HillOctober 13, 2020

  • Makes
    4-6 servings
  • Cook Time
    15 minutes
  • Rating

Cardamom and orange bring floral and citrus notes to grassy asparagus, while butter lends richness and makes the flavors linger on the palate. We double up the orange in this dish—marmalade sweetens as it adds a touch of bitterness, and the zest and juice of a fresh orange lightens and brightens. Flaky finishing salt provides spikes of salinity and a nice crunch.

Ingredients
  • 2

    pounds asparagus, trimmed

  • 4

    tablespoons salted butter, melted, divided

  • 1¼

    teaspoons ground cardamom

  • Kosher salt and ground white pepper

  • 2

    tablespoons orange marmalade

  • 1

    teaspoon grated orange zest, plus orange juice, to serve

  • Flaky salt (optional)

Heat the broiler with a rack 4 inches from the element. On a broiler-safe rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of butter, the cardamom, salt and pepper. Spread evenly, then broil until crisp-tender and browned, about 8 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through. Transfer to a serving plate. In a small bowl, stir the remaining butter, marmalade, orange zest and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Drizzle onto the asparagus, then squeeze on some orange juice and sprinkle with flaky salt (if using).

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