bbq charred asparagus

BBQ Charred Asparagus

British asparagus is in season until the end of June, so take advantage while you can and try this seasonal summer BBQ recipe. Asparagus is one of my favorite things about June and whilst it is in season I try to eat as much of it as I can. This is a great one for when you have the barbecue going but it is equally delicious if you just roast the asparagus in the oven. I like to pod the broad beans for that bright bean color and munch on their skins as I work my way through but if you are short for time do not worry about this.

Ingredients :

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped mint
• 1/2 tbsp. lime zest
• 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. lemon zest
• 1 red chilli, no seed and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. radishes, finely chopped or sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp. broad beans, blanched (podded from skins if you wish)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 bunches asparagus