Grilled Asparagus with Orange Dressing and Romesco Sauce

• 24 asparagus stalks, peeled
• coarse sea salt
• olive oil, for brushing
• small handful toasted almonds, to garnish

Romesco is a sauce originating in Tarragona, Catalonia. You can substitute the almonds for hazelnuts, pine nuts or walnuts.

For grilling (broiling), you need fairly thick asparagus, not the thin type. Check the tips to make sure the asparagus hasn’t begun to flower.

For the sauce, roast the red pepper in a hot oven or place under a hot grill (broiler) until the skin starts to bl