Grilled Asparagus
- Prep Time 15 min.
- Cook Time 15 min.
- Serves 4
Recipe Provided By: Epicurious.com
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1. Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus spears, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher Salt
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 102 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sugars: 3 g
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2. Cooking Directions
- Prepare grill.
- Divide asparagus into 4 bunches. Align each bunch in a flat row and thread 2 skewers crosswise through each bunch (see photo, above). Brush asparagus with oil and season with kosher salt.
- Grill asparagus on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until tender, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
Yield: 4 servings
3. Still Hungry?
Asparagus is a star of the season, as a side dish to any main course - chicken, fish, pork, beef, or lamb - or as a salad topped with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes:
Special Equipment
(6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in warm water 10 minutes.
Cooks' Notes
The parallel skewers make it easier to turn the asparagus.
If outdoor grilling isn't an option, asparagus may also be grilled in a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.
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Debbie Y - July 23, 2007 02:11:37 AM PSTBamboo skewers have to be soaked 1/2 hour before grilling. If not, they burn
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Good But Had Better
Hailey - July 21, 2007 08:17:01 PM PSTThis recipe was definitely edible, even more so because my family LOVES asparagus. But I have been grilling asparagus in the same fashion for years using Italian or Zesty Italian dressing instead of the oil and salt. To lower fat content one can use the lighter dressings, same great taste! Enjoy
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Try this!
Randall E - July 27, 2007 03:21:33 PM PSTBefore grilling, marinate for a couple of hours in Italian salad dressing. It really give a nice tangy flavor.
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Loved it
N.S. - July 21, 2007 05:49:42 AM PSTI've been looking for ways to prepare asparagus since reading the magnetic diet. This is a good one.
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