orange-glazed asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 bunches medium-thick asparagus, tough ends snapped off
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• zest of a large orange (optional)

Recipe

• toss asparagus with salt. arrange in a large (12-inch) skillet with a lid. add oil and juice to skillet and cover. (the asparagus can be set up a few hours ahead.)
• about 10 minutes before serving time, turn burner on high. when asparagus starts to steam, set timer for 4 minutes. cook until tender, checking at 4 minutes with the tip of a sharp knife.
• transfer cooked asparagus to a serving dish. add optional zest to skillet and continue to cook until pan juices reduce to a glaze consistency, 2-3 minutes longer. pour over asparagus and serve.