Asparagus with Orange Cilantro Sauce

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Asparagus with Orange Cilantro Sauce

 

Asparagus:

16 ounces fresh asparagus spears

8 to 10 cups ice water bath

 

Citrus Cilantro Sauce:

1/2 ounce fresh cilantro

3/4 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed

 

Asparagus: Fill large pasta pot half-full with water, mix in 1 tablespoon of

salt and place over high heat to boil. Line up tips of asparagus and chop off

last 1/4 of each strip so that all spears are the same length. Once water has

reached a rapid boil, add asparagus. Meanwhile, prepare ice water bath in a

large bowl. After about 2 to 3 minutes (not a minute longer) remove spears from

hot water and immediately transfer to ice water bath. Once cooled, remove from

water and allow to drain.

Citrus Cilantro Sauce: To make Citrus Cilantro Sauce, discard cilantro stems and

transfer leaves to food processor. Add mayonnaise and orange juice, and process

until well blended. Dollop Citrus Cilantro Sauce onto asparagus and serve.