🇪🇸 Spanish Vegetarian

Asparagus Romesco

Name: Asparagus Romesco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 tsp Salt; 3 cloves, crushed Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 400 g Asparagus; 80 g Almonds; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1, juiced Sherry Vinegar; 2 Roasted Red Peppers

🇪🇸 Spanish

Smoky grilled asparagus with a bright marinade — charred edges, juicy centre, and a squeeze of sherry vinegar to finish. Ready in 22 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Salt1 tsp
Garlic3 cloves, crushed
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Asparagus400 g
Almonds80 g
Smoked Paprika1 tsp
Sherry Vinegar1, juiced
Roasted Red Peppers2

Optional extras

Fresh Parsleyhandful, to finish

Instructions

1
Whisk the Olive Oil, sherry vinegar juice, garlic, smoked paprika and salt into a quick marinade.
2
Coat the asparagus completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).
3
Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.
4
Grill the asparagus in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.
5
Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with fresh parsley and extra sherry vinegar.

Chef's tip

Don't move the asparagus for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Grilled Asparagus with Homemade Romesco Sauce · on YouTube