LEMON-PEPPER PARMESAN ASPARAGUS

Lemon-Pepper Parmesan Asparagus image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches medium asparagus (about 2 pounds), ends trimmed
10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg in its shell
1 small clove garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed

Steps:

Preheat the broiler. Toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Broil, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the egg and reduce the heat; simmer 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water.
Peel the egg and transfer to a blender. Add the garlic, lemon juice, parmesan and mustard and puree until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the remaining 8 tablespoons olive oil and blend until thick and creamy. Stir in the crushed peppercorns. Spoon the lemon-pepper sauce over the asparagus and top with more parmesan.