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Charred Asparagus
Prep. Time:
Baking Time:
Total Time:
5 minutes
6 minutes
11 minutes
Serves:
12 spears (serves 4)
Ismail created this dish for MasterChef UK Professionals Series 18. A component of the Spiced Lamb Chop with Herb Crust: asparagus spears oiled, salted, and cooked on a screaming-hot griddle until tender and charred at the tips. The char provides a bitter, smoky counterpoint to the richly spiced lam...
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Ingredients
Asparagus spears, woody ends snapped (12 spears, approx 200g; medium thickness preferred) Olive oil (15ml / 1 tbsp) Flaky salt (½ tsp)
Method
1. Toss asparagus spears in olive oil and flaky salt until evenly coated. 2. Heat a ridged griddle pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Cook asparagus in a single layer 2–3 minutes per side until tender and charred at the tips. Alternatively, cook directly over a gas flame using tongs for a more intense char. 3. Serve immediately.
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Instructions
1. Toss asparagus spears in olive oil and flaky salt until evenly coated.
2. Heat a ridged griddle pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Cook asparagus in a single layer 2–3 minutes per side until tender and charred at the tips. Alternatively, cook directly over a gas flame using tongs for a more intense char.
3. Serve immediately.
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Ingredients
Asparagus spears, woody ends snapped (12 spears, approx 200g; medium thickness preferred)
Olive oil (15ml / 1 tbsp)
Flaky salt (½ tsp)
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