Recipe(tried): Marinated Asparagus

This excellent asparagus accompaniment can be served also as a delicious entree, with a few slices of Spanish Cabrales Cheese.

MARINATED ASPARAGUS

3/4 lb very thin green asparagus
6 tb olive oil
3 tb Balsamic Vinegar
3 garlic cloves crushed
1/2 tsp Paprika
Salt and Pepper

Snap off the ends of asparagus and discard. Place the spears in a skillet with water barely to cover. Simmer, covered, until they are just tender, about 5-10 minutes. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.

In a bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and 1 1/2 tbsp of the reserved liquid. Add the asparagus, turn to coat, cover and marinate at room temperature for about 4 hours. Serve at room temperature.