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.
