Recipe information
Ingredients for - Chilled Asparagus with Basil Cream
1. 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed -
4. 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided -
5. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved -
8. 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted -
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.
