Seared Asparagus with Lemon & Parmesan Curls

Ingredients

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large shallot, cut into ¼-inch disks
• 2-½ Tbs. extra-virgin olive-oil
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp. grated lemon zest
• ¼ cup water; more if needed
• Pinch dried red chile flakes
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 10 shavings (2 inches long) Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 lb. large asparagus (about 16 spears), woody ends snapped off, spears peeled and cut in half crosswise

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 Tbs. of the olive oil in a small bowl; set aside. Turn on the exhaust fan and heat a heavy 12-inch skillet or large wok over high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan is hot, pour in the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil, and a few seconds later, add the asparagu...

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