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Side Dish
Mediterranean
6 - 8 servings
1 hour 40 minutes
5 minutes
1 bunch (1 pound) white asparagus, ends trimmed
1 bunch (1 pound) green asparagus, ends trimmed
1/3 cup basil, chopped fine
1/2 Meyer lemons juice, freshly squeezed
3 cloves peeled garlic, minced
1/2 Meyer lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon each Salt and Pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Boil a pot of water and add some salt. Blanch the white asparagus until tender but still crisp.
Immediately shock it in ice water. Blanch the green asparagus and shock it in ice water as well.
Prepare the Aioli by mixing the basil and the next 4 ingredients together.
Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour so flavors can meld. Heat butter and olive oil in a sauté pan.
Add the asparagus and sauté until heated through.
Place in a serving dish and top with the Aioli. Serve hot.
If desired, garnish with Meyer lemon zest.
