Bell Pepper and Shrimp Ravioli

Ingredients

• HERB OIL (OPTIONAL)

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) of canola oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil

• RAVIOLIS

  • 1/4 lb (113 g) ground pork
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) hot pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 32 won ton wrappers

• GARNISH

  • 3/4 lb (350g) large shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • 16 medium asparagus spears, blanched
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • Pepper