Asparagus Mimosa
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
This has to be one of the simplest recipes for asparagus using just a few good quality ingredients. It makes a delicious light entree or a wonderful appetiser to enjoy with a nice cool drink on a warm evening.
Category:
Appetizer, Entree
Keyword:
Asparagus
Quantity: 4
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 bunches of very fresh asparagus
- 2 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Place your egg into a pan of water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove the egg from the pan and immerse it in cold water for one or two minutes before peeling it.
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Meanwhile, bend the asparagus until the tough bottom ends snap off - discard the end.
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Bring another pan of water to the boil and add the asparagus spears. Cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
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Drain and arrange on individual serving plates.
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Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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Using a course grater, grate a little hard boiled egg over the asaparagus.
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Season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- If serving as an appetiser, plate on a large serving plate for people to help themselves from.
- If the asparagus spears are quite thick, they may take a little longer to cook.
- You could add a little salt to the water for the asparagus if you wanted to.