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Spanish Paprika & Garlic Asparagus

Spanish Paprika & Garlic Asparagus

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 73 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 bundles thick asparagus about 20 spears
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.30 grams
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.25 grams
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 15 ml
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 16 grams
  • 3/4 cup water 175 ml
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the cloves of garlic, add into a mortar, along with a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle pound down until you form a paste like texture, then add 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, mix together until well mixed and set aside

  2. Rinse the spears of asparagus under cold running water, then pat them completely dry with a dishcloth, cut the spears into 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) thick pieces, discarding about 2 inches (5 cm) from the bottom of the spears

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add the chopped asparagus, mix continuously with the olive oil

  4. After 3 minutes and the asparagus are lightly sauteed, add in the garlic mixture and season everything with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and cook for 60 seconds to make the garlic aromatic, then add in 3/4 cup water, mix together and simmer for 5 minutes or until the water has reduced in half

  5. Remove the pan from the heat and serve, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Paprika & Garlic Asparagus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 570IU11%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.