ASPARAGUS WITH BLOOD ORANGE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Prepare the asparagus by removing the "wooden" part of the stalk.
• Do this by gently bending the spear until it breaks of its own accord.
• This will remove the less edible portion.
• Cut the stalks to equal length for formal presentation.
• Steam asparagus just past al dente, drain and plate.
• Squeeze the juice from the Italian blood orange.
• Slowly mix the juice into the mayonnaise to avoid lumping.
• For extra color and flavor some of the minced zest may be scattered over the spears.
• Plate the spears on an oblong platter with the tips all facing in one direction.
• Run a swath of the seasoned mayonnaise down the center of the asparagus.
• Sprinkle zest over the plate and serve.