Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Aioli
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
Aioli
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Asparagus
  • 1 pound asparagus
Instructions
Make Aioli:
  1. In a small food processor or blender, process garlic with a healthy pinch of salt.
  2. Add egg yolk, Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Process until smooth.
  3. Add both grapeseed oil and extra virgin olive oil to a measuring cup. While the motor is running, slowly drip (not pour) the oil into the egg mixture until it begins to thicken. Gradually increase the oil to a thin steady stream, blending to a uniform creamy consistency. Season with salt.
  4. (If aioli breaks while blending, drizzle in a little lukewarm water a few drops at a time until consistency is reached again.)
  5. Transfer to a container with a lid. Aioli keeps, refrigerated, for a week.
Make Asparagus:
  1. Using your hands, break each stalk at its natural breaking point so that you’ve removed the tough part of the bottom of each stalk. (You can also use a knife to do this.) Using a vegetable peeler, peel off the outer layer of the bottom 1-1/2 inches (or so) of each stalk.
  2. Pour water into large pot to depth of 1-inch and bring to boil.
  3. Place asparagus on steamer rack set over water in pot. Cover pot and steam until asparagus is crisp-tender (do not overcook it), about 4 to 6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the asparagus).
  4. Serve immediately for warm asparagus. For chilled asparagus, transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water and cool for a minute. Drain and place asparagus on paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  5. Transfer asparagus to a platter and drizzle with aioli.
Notes
* Makes enough aioli for about 3 pounds of asparagus.
* You can easily double or triple the aioli recipe and still use a small food processor.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/asparagus-with-garlic-lemon-aioli/