Roasted British Asparagus with Chilli & Lime Butter

Serves: 4
Prep: 8 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 100g butter
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely diced
  • 2 tbs fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds, roughly ground
  • juice ½ lime
  • 2 bundles British asparagus
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 lime for garnish

What to Do

Bring the butter to room temperature then mix in the chilli, coriander, ground cumin and lime juice, add a good twist of black pepper then place onto a sheet of clingfilm. Roll into a sausage shape then chill in the fridge.

Trim the ends of the asparagus and place on a roasting tray, drizzle with some oil, season and roast in an oven set at 200°c / 180°c fan for 6-8 minutes.

Place the asparagus spears onto serving plates and top with a slice of the butter, serve with a wedge of lime.

Roasted British Asparagus with Chilli & Lime Butter