02 June 2012

Herbed Asparagus



Get it while it lasts... the asparagus season has about finished it's course here.  It will depend on how the weather has been in your area.  I love roasting asparagus but when it's just picked I really enjoy a simple steam and then topping it with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh, chopped herbs.
There's no recipe here, just wash the asparagus, snap off the tough ends and steam until still crisp-tender.
Then blot dry and drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle on course sea salt and whatever herbs you like.
Chives, thyme and tarragon are great matches.
I've also topped this with a crumble of lemon Stilton and/or toasted and chopped hazelnuts.

Tastes like green if a color had a taste!

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