BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE image

Yield 10 bundles

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 medium asparagus stalks, trimmed
10 slices peppered bacon (or procuitto or thin bacon)
1/4 cup olive oil
Coase salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayo
2 teaspoons Sriracha (Asian chili sauce)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Separate asparagus into bundles of 3 stalks each. Wrap a piece of bacon around each bundle, starting around 1/2 inch from the bottom oft he tip. Secure with a toothpick. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. Roast, flipping halfway through, until asparagus begins to wilt and bacon is brown, 20-22 minutes. 3. During roasting, whisk together mayo, chili sauce, lime juice, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Season with pepper. Sauce can be put in fridge for up to 1 week. 4. Transfer bundles to a platter in a pile, and serve with dipping sauce.