Lemon Garlic Aioli with Asparagus

Blanched asparagus with garlic aioli comes together in about 15 minutes. It's made with asparagus and a homemade garlic lemon mayo aioli.

Wash and cut the ends off of the asparagus.

In a wide pot, add the asparagus to boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid for about 30 seconds.

Remove once the asparagus changes colors.

Put asparagus on a paper towel lined plate. Continue blanching the remaining asparagus spears.

To make the garlic lemon aioli, mash the garlic cloves with some salt and pepper using a mortar and pestle (or garlic press).

Add the mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice.

Add some high quality olive oil. Mix well. Serve alongside the blanched asparagus.