French In A Flash: Chilled Asparagus Mélange With Fines Herbes Aïoli Recipe Recipe

Name: French In A Flash: Chilled Asparagus Mélange With Fines Herbes Aïoli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: A total of 2 pounds of asparagus, including white, purple, thick, and pencil; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chives; 2 tablespoons tarragon; 2 tablespoons chervil; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 cup mayonnaise; Salt and pepper; Lime wedges; Aioli is a Provencal sauce made from garlic, egg yolks, olive oil, and lemon. It is, in its most iconic state, served in the dish also known as aioli, which is boiled vegetables, fish, and egg, all…

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A total of 2 pounds of asparagus, including white, purple, thick, and pencil
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chives
2 tablespoons tarragon
2 tablespoons chervil
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Lime wedges
Aioli is a Provencal sauce made from garlic, egg yolks, olive oil, and lemon. It is, in its most iconic state, served in the dish also known as aioli, which is boiled vegetables, fish, and egg, all served with the sauce. It is, and remains, all about t

1
Peel the stalks of any thick asparagus, and all the white asparagus.
2
Bring a pot of water to boil, and salt it well. Blanch each type of asparagus separately. Pencil takes 30 seconds, thicker takes about 60 seconds, white 60-90 seconds. Immediately shock each bundle in ice water until completely cold.
3
Make the aioli by whirling together the garlic and the herbs, lemon zest and juice, and salt and pepper in a food processor. Then add the mayonnaise, and blend until it is a smooth sauce flecked with tiny bits of green.
4
Serve the chilled asparagus with the aioli sauce, and squeeze wedges of lime over the entire dish. Finish with flaked sea salt or fleur de sel.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: A total of 2 pounds of asparagus, including white, purple, thick, and pencil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, 2 tablespoons chives, and more.

Yes, French In A Flash: Chilled Asparagus Mélange With Fines Herbes Aïoli Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French In A Flash: Chilled Asparagus Mélange With Fines Herbes Aïoli Recipe

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