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Asparagus Spears with Lemon-Garlic Aioli

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lemon-Garlic Aioli:
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon or more if desired
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced
  • Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper taste
Other Ingredients:
  • asparagus spears wooden ends removed
  • garlic olive oil to taste
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Make the aioli by combining the mayonnaise, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste; mix until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil cooking spray.
  3. Toss the asparagus spears with a drizzle of garlic olive oil, then season well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  4. Place the asparagus into the grill pan and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  5. Place the asparagus spears on a serving plate with the aioli served on the side or drizzle directly on top if desired.
  6. Serve immediately. Enjoy.