Starter Recipes > Asparagus with Lemon

This recipe is part of the June 2006 Recipes Menu


Starter - Asparagus with Lemon
Main Course - Norfolk Lamb Parcel
Dessert - Gooseberry and Rosemary Pie with Gramum's Rich Pastry.

How to make asparagus with lemon:
Asparagus has a lovely flavour and the lemon adds a contrast to the taste. It is in season in June and is regarded by many as a delicacy.





Ingredients

as many Asparagus spears as are required
two parts olive oil to one part lemon juice
flavour with finely chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Cook the asparagus in salted boiling water in bundles for 12 - 20 minutes depending on the freshness of the asparagus.
- Drain when cooked.
- Beat the oil, lemon juice, parsley, and seasoning thoroughly.
- The mixture should thicken a little.
- Arrange the asparagus on a serving plate or individual plates, and spoon the sauce over to taste.