Asparagus mimosa recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Put your asparagus in a deep frying pan and pour boling water from the kettle over them to cover.
2. 2
   Lightly steam over a low heat for just 5 minutes and then drain.
3. 3
   Hard-boil the eggs in a saucepan of boiling water for about 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the water and allow he eggs to cool enough to handle, then peel them.
5. 5
   While they are still warm, push the eggs through a sieve into a bowl so that they have a fine crumbly texture.
6. 6
   Mix the garlic butter into the warm egg mixture and season with the salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Just before serving, pan-fry your asparagus very gently in the salted butter, over a low heat and just enough to melt the butter and warm the spears.
8. 8
   Lay out the cooked asparagus on a plate and sprinkle the egg mixture over it.
9. 9
   Garnish with the flowers or chives and serve while warm.