Diet: Vegetarian
Dress up simply broiled asparagus with this luscious lemony, tarragon aioli. This dish is a delicious side for poached or baked tilapia or salmon or with a hearty grain-based pilaf or salad. Serve asparagus warm or at room temperature, with aioli for dipping, or place the asparagus on a platter and drizzle the aioli down the center.
SERVES: 4
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 or 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
Directions
1. Heat broiler on high and set a rack 6 inches away from it. On a sheet pan, toss asparagus with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, a few grinds of pepper and a pinch of salt.
2. Broil for 2-5 minutes and check for browning; shake the sheet pan to roll the asparagus spears around to brown evenly.
3. For the aioli, put the mayo in a small bowl, add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and tarragon and mix well.
4. serve warm or at room temperature with tarragon aioli.
Recipe Notes
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