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Charred Asparagus
By Silver Fern Farms
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Preparation Time
0min
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Cooking Time
5min
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Serves
3-4
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Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
- 10oz asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, finely grated zest of
- ¼ cup small sage leaves
Lime and Chili Mayonnaise:
- 3 free-range egg yolks
- 1-2 cloves roasted garlic, crushed
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 limes, zest and juice of
- 18oz extra virgin olive oil
- 1 green chili, finely diced
- 1 red chili, finely diced
- Lemon cheeks, to serve
Method
To make lime and chili mayonnaise, place egg yolks, garlic and mustard in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Add the lime zest and juice. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil. Once this has thickened to a mayonnaise consistency, season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the diced chili. Cover and set aside.
Place asparagus on a tray or plate. Drizzle over oil, sprinkle over zest and season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat. Heat a grill or grill pan over a medium to high heat. Grill asparagus spears across on an angle for 2-3 minutes each side until just tender and charred. Serve warm with lime and chili mayo and lemon cheeks on the side.
