Ingredients for - Orange-Glazed Asparagus

1. Medium-thick asparagus, tough ends snapped off 3 bunches
2. Salt ½ teaspoon
3. Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
4. Orange juice ½ cup
5. Zest of a large orange 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Orange-Glazed Asparagus

1 . Stage

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.)

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.