Recipe: White Asparagus with a Taste of the Sea

Name: White Asparagus with a Taste of the Sea
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 beautiful white Landaise asparagus spears; 1 small bunch of wild garlic; Sea water or coarse sea salt; Fresh or dried seaweed (such as Nori flakes); For the vinaigrette:; 7 cl (0.3 cup) sesame or rapeseed oil; 11 cl (0.5 cup) cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon mustard; Salt and freshly ground pepper

By chef patrick Asfaux ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1/5 (14 reviews) Starters

Prep 20 min

Cook 25 min

Total 45 min

Servings 4 serv.

Delicate Landaise white asparagus steamed over sea water, enhanced with a tangy vinaigrette and seaweed for an explosion of briny flavors.

Ingredients for 4 servings

12 beautiful white Landaise asparagus spears
1 small bunch of wild garlic
Sea water or coarse sea salt
Fresh or dried seaweed (such as Nori flakes)
For the vinaigrette:
7 cl (0.3 cup) sesame or rapeseed oil
11 cl (0.5 cup) cider vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Step-by-step directions

1 Peel the asparagus carefully. Place the peelings and seaweed in the bottom of a couscous steamer or steamer pot filled with sea water or water mixed with coarse sea salt.

2 Arrange the asparagus spears on the top tier, cover, and steam for about 18 minutes after the water comes to a boil. Test for doneness by piercing with a knife tip.

3 While the asparagus cooks, prepare the vinaigrette. Pour the cider vinegar into a bowl, season with salt and pepper. Add the minced wild garlic, then whisk in the oil gradually until emulsified.

4 Plate the warm asparagus spears and generously coat with the vinaigrette. The asparagus will reveal its full maritime character.

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