Name: Chilled Asparagus with Basil Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed -; 1 cup mayonnaise -; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream -; 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided -; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted -; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest -

Ingredients for - Chilled Asparagus with Basil Cream

1. 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

2. 1 cup mayonnaise

3. 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

4. 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided

5. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt

7. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

8. 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

9. 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

How to cook deliciously - Chilled Asparagus with Basil Cream

1 . Stage

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add half the asparagus; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Arrange on a serving platter.

2 . Stage

Place mayonnaise, cream, 3 tablespoons basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spoon over asparagus (or serve on the side). Garnish with pine nuts, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon minced basil.