Asparagus Gratin With Parmesan Recipe

1. 1

   Trim the woody stalks off the asparagus.

2. 2

   Fill a tall asparagus pan with water and bring to the boil.

3. 3

   Place the asparagus, stalk end down, into the pan and simmer for 10-12 min, depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears.

4. 4

   The tips of the asparagus must only be submerged for the final 2 min of cooking, otherwise they will overcook and become slimy.

5. 5

   Drain.

6. 6

   Pre-heat the grill.

7. 7

   Place the asparagus in a gratin dish and sprinkle over the lemon juice.

8. 8

   Grate 50g (2oz) parmesan cheese on the coarse holes of a cheese grater, and gently stir through the asparagus.

9. 9

   Slice the remaining parmesan cheese into fine curls on the blade of a standard cheese grater.

10. 10

    Scatter over the asparagus and sprinkle with black pepper.

11. 11

    Grill for 4-5 min till the cheese is bubbling and golden.

12. 12

    Serve immediately with more freshly grnd black pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.