Grilled Asparagus with Saffron Aioli
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite dish featuring tender grilled asparagus, accompanied by a luscious saffron-infused aioli. The perfect balance of flavors and textures, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
For Aioli | |
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| ¼ | cup red wine vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon honey |
| 1 | pinch saffron thread |
| 1 | cup mayonnaise |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
For Asparagus | |
| 2 | lbs asparagus, trimmed |
| 3 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | small red bell pepper, finely chopped |
Instructions
For Aioli | |
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| 1. | In a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, and saffron threads. |
| 2. | Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and allow it to cool completely. |
| 3. | In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise and minced garlic until well blended. |
| 4. | Stir in the cooled vinegar mixture and season the aioli to taste with salt and pepper. |
| 5. | (The aioli can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) |
For Asparagus | |
| 1. | Prepare a barbecue for medium-high heat. |
| 2. | Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. |
| 3. | Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then grill the asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, approximately 5 minutes. |
| 4. | Transfer the grilled asparagus to a platter and drizzle the saffron aioli over the top. |
| 5. | Sprinkle the dish with finely chopped red bell pepper before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 263.6 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 20.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Sugar | 7.9 g |
Published on Aug 03, 2024 by Luminița