Asparagus and Grilled Shiitake with Soy Vinaigrette
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This early-summer side dish is based on a recipe from Jean-Georges Vongerichten's New York restaurant Perry Street, where the cooks top it with a runny poached egg. At the pig roast, Vongerichten sprinkled the dish with garlicky chive blossoms.


Asparagus and Grilled Shiitake with Soy Vinaigrette
Lucy Schaeffer

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Servings: 8 to 10
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Asian Cuisine, Asparagus, Grilling, Grilling Vegetables, Mushrooms, Summer, Summer Vegetables
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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  • 2  tablespoons
    soy sauce
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  • 1  tablespoon
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    rice vinegar
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  • 2  tablespoons
    chopped tarragon
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    Salt and freshly ground pepper
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  • 1 1/2  pounds
    shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
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  • 2  pounds
    thin asparagus
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Directions
1.
Light a grill. In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar and tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
2.
Brush the shiitake with 2 tablespoons of the soy vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning once, until just tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer the shiitake to a bowl; cut any large shiitake into quarters. Add 4 tablespoons of the soy vinaigrette and toss to coat.
3.
Bring a large skillet of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
4.
Arrange the asparagus on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the shiitake over the asparagus, drizzle any remaining vinaigrette on top and serve right away.

MAKE AHEAD
The tarragon-soy vinaigrette, grilled shiitake and blanched asparagus can each be refrigerated separately overnight. Reheat the shiitake in a 400 degrees oven for about 4 minutes and bring the asparagus and vinaigrette to room temperature before assembling and serving.
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