asparagus with chorizo oil

 

The asparagus season is there again. On a pub in the belgian television I saw this recipe. Again an interesting combination worth trying. The dutch version can be found here.

Ingredients for 4 persons (as a starter):

• 500 grams of asparagus
• 0.3 dl olive oil
• 50 grams chorizo ​​sausage
• Zest of half a lime
• Salt, pepper
• 50g parmesan grated cheese
• Rocket salad

preparation:

• Peel the asparagus and cut the bottom ends off.
• Cut the chorizo ​​sausage into small pieces
• Boil the asparagus for 3 minutes and drain on a damp cloth.
• Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the chorizo ​​sausage.
• Add the zest to the chorizo ​​oil and let it simmer.
• Grill the asparagus in a hot grill pan.
• Arrange the asparagus on a plate, drizzle with chorizo ​​oil and season with pepper and parmesan. Garnish with rocket salad.