Asparagus has got to be the perfect spring veg. Distinctive, fresh and flavorsome, yum.

It’s a lazy rainy Sunday afternoon, and I had this sudden craving. Here’s how I cook mine:

  1. Blanch asparagus in boiling salted water. Don’t overcook them! Mushy asparagus is… no good :0
  2. In a pestle and mortar, bash up a generous amount of garlic and a few sticks of thyme. Drizzle in olive oil while you crush the paste.
  3. Just lightly brown the garlic paste in a pan, and toss in the asparagus.
  4. To serve, drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice. Season well with sea salt and crushed pepper.

    Simple!