Asparagus w/Warm Bacon Dressing Jo

Makes 2 servings!

3 strips bacon    2 Tablsp sliced shallots      1 teasp dijon mustard

1 Tablsp white wine vinegar       1/2 teasp grated lemon zest

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

In a large skillet, cook bacon over med heat, about 10 mins or until crisp.

Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.  Drain bacon on paper towels, cool

and crumble and set aside.  Add shallots to drippings and cook until tender.

Remove from heat and cool slightly.  In a medium bowl, combine shallots and bacon drippings,

mustard, vinegar and the zest....whisk until well blended.

In a deep large skillet, add enough water to within 2" of the rim, bring to a boil add asparagus and

cook for 3 minutes....drain well.  Serve with the dressing and top with crumbled bacon.