Ingredients

  • FOR THE AIOLI:
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed to a paste, or use 1 tablespoon minced green garlic
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice, more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or chives
  • FOR THE HAKE AND ASPARAGUS:
  • 4 (6-ounce) hake fillets, patted dry
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ pounds asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 red or regular scallions, thinly sliced