Grilled asparagus with caesar aioli

Recipes / Fish

Lightly charred asparagus with a rich dressing is ideal with grilled meats.

Recipe «Grilled asparagus with caesar aioli» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 4 drained anchovy fillets, finely chopped, 1 egg yolk, 1 small garlic clove, crushed, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 125ml olive oil , 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 tbsp hot water, 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed , Olive oil, to grease, Shaved parmesan, to serve, Lemon wedges, to serve.

Ingredients:

  • 4 drained anchovy fillets, finely chopped 
  • 1 egg yolk 
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed 
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard 
  • 125ml olive oil 
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
  • 1 1/2 tbsp hot water 
  • 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed 
  • Olive oil, to grease 
  • Shaved parmesan, to serve 
  • Lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Process the anchovy, egg yolk, garlic and mustard in a food processor until smooth. With the motor running, gradually addthe oil in a thin, steady stream until the mixture is thick and pale. Add the lemon juice and process until smooth. Add the hot water and process until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue grill on medium-high. Brush asparagus with oil. Cook half the asparagus, turning, for 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp. Transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining asparagus.
  3. Drizzle half the caesar aïoli over the asparagus. Top with parmesan and season with pepper. Serve with remaining aïoli and lemon wedges.