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Two spears of asparagus topped with a white sauce and fresh parsley, on a rectangular platter.

Spanish White Asparagus with Manchego Cheese

A simple yet elegant Spanish dish featuring tender white asparagus topped with a rich, creamy Manchego cheese sauce. Perfect as a refined tapa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Tapas
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 2 portions

Ingredients
  

  • 4 white asparagus
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 200 ml creme fraiche
  • 100 gr Manchego cheese grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Peel the asparagus gently from just below the tip using a vegetable peeler.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus until tender but still firm.
  • Transfer the asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve texture.
  • In a pan over low heat, combine the crème fraiche and grated garlic.
  • Add the grated Manchego cheese and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
  • Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
  • Arrange the asparagus on a serving plate and pour the warm Manchego sauce over the top.
  • Finish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.