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Grilled asparagus with anchovy and Stilton sauce

This grilled asparagus with anchovy and Stilton sauce is a delicate version, so it’s ideal for dinner parties or garden parties. You can serve it as an appetizer with a drink or a starter in a festive menu.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 Tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream
  • ½ cup crumbled Stilton
  • 3 marinated anchovy fillets
  • 1 Tbsp chopped dill
  • Freshly ground pepper

Method
 

  1. First make the cheese sauce:
  2. Finely chop the anchovies. Mix the crème fraîche with the Stilton and anchovies. Season to taste, then stir in the dill and set aside.
  3. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus, then rub or brush them with the oil.
  4. Heat a griddle pan and grill them for about 5 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
  5. Transfer the asparagus to a plate and drizzle immediately with the cheese sauce.
  6. Let the cheese melt over the asparagus then serve.