Roasted Asparagus With Anchovy Breadcrumbs

Name: Roasted Asparagus With Anchovy Breadcrumbs
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed; 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided; Kosher salt; 8 anchovy fillets, drained; 2 cloves garlic, finely grated; 2 tbsp. Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 c. finely torn fresh sourdough breadcrumbs (from 1 to 3 slices sourdough); 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar; 3 tbsp. golden raisins

Spruce up your usual side dish.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Mar 21, 2022

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roasted asparagus with anchovy breadcrumbs

Mike Garten

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

175

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The anchovy here doesn't taste fishy—it adds a salty, savory depth of flavor to sweet and earthy asparagus.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb.
asparagus, trimmed
5 Tbsp.
olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
8
anchovy fillets, drained
2
cloves garlic, finely grated
2 Tbsp.
Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 tsp.
red pepper flakes
2 cups
finely torn fresh sourdough breadcrumbs (from 1 to 3 slices sourdough)
3 Tbsp.
sherry vinegar
3 Tbsp.
golden raisins

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange in even layer and roast until golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in small saucepan on medium, warm anchovies with remaining 3 tablespoons oil until anchovies begin to dissolve, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to large bowl.
3. Step 3Add breadcrumbs and toss until bread has absorbed most of oil. Transfer breadcrumbs to rimmed baking sheet and roast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Breadcrumbs can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.
4. Step 4Add breadcrumbs and toss until bread has absorbed most of oil. Transfer breadcrumbs to rimmed baking sheet and roast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Breadcrumbs can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.
5. Step 5Toss breadcrumbs with raisins, then serve sprinkled over asparagus.