Roasted Asparagus & Burrata with Habanero Marmalade

L'etranger
Roasted Asparagus & Burrata with Habanero Marmalade
L'etranger
Yields1 Serving
For the habanero marmalade:
 1 cup seeded and brunoised habanero chillies, pickled
 2 ¼ cups sugar
 ½ cup sliced scallion
 1 cup white wine vinegar
 ½ cup water
 ¼ cup salt
For the asparagus:
 2 bunches fresh Ontario asparagus
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 Salt and pepper to taste
 2 balls burrata cheese, halved
 Prosciutto, if desired
1

Seed and brunoise the habaneros. Bring vinegar, salt, 1/4 cup of sugar and water to a boil until salt and sugar is dissolved. Let cool and pour over habaneros. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

2

Heat pan on medium, add the habaneros and pickling liquid. When liquid is almost reduced, add the remaining 2 cups of sugar and cook until jam-like consistency. Season with salt and fold in scallions once cooled.

3

Toss asparagus in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill or roast on high for 3-5 minutes or until just tender.

4

Spread the marmalade on a plate, lay the asparagus over top and then add the burrata. Salt burrata with coarse shaved sea salt. Top with prosciutto as desired.

Category

A seasonal, savoury bite to kick off the spring season! Try this roasted asparagus & burrata recipe at home or on the menu at L'etranger on James, Hamilton.

Ingredients

For the habanero marmalade:
 1 cup seeded and brunoised habanero chillies, pickled
 2 ¼ cups sugar
 ½ cup sliced scallion
 1 cup white wine vinegar
 ½ cup water
 ¼ cup salt
For the asparagus:
 2 bunches fresh Ontario asparagus
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 Salt and pepper to taste
 2 balls burrata cheese, halved
 Prosciutto, if desired

Directions

1

Seed and brunoise the habaneros. Bring vinegar, salt, 1/4 cup of sugar and water to a boil until salt and sugar is dissolved. Let cool and pour over habaneros. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

2

Heat pan on medium, add the habaneros and pickling liquid. When liquid is almost reduced, add the remaining 2 cups of sugar and cook until jam-like consistency. Season with salt and fold in scallions once cooled.

3

Toss asparagus in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill or roast on high for 3-5 minutes or until just tender.

4

Spread the marmalade on a plate, lay the asparagus over top and then add the burrata. Salt burrata with coarse shaved sea salt. Top with prosciutto as desired.

Roasted Asparagus & Burrata with Habanero Marmalade

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