05.10.07

Grilled Asparagus

Posted in home cooking, food at 11:15 pm by wingerz

We’ve busted out the trusty grill twice so far this season. This grilled asparagus recipe was easy and turned out well - the asparagus was tender and flavorful, and everything looks better with grill marks.

Grilled Asparagus with Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette
From Cooks’ Illustrated’s Grilling book

Asparagus
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends snapped off
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper

Vinaigrette
1. Toss the asparagus with the oil in a medium bowl or on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Grill the asparagus over a medium-hot fire, turning once, until tender and streaked with light grill marks, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the grilled asparagus to a platter.

1 lemon, cut in half crosswise
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Salt and ground black pepper

1. Place the lemon halves on the grill, cut-side down, and grill until tender and streaked with light grill marks, about 3 minutes. When the lemon is cool enough to handle, squeeze and strain the juice into a medium nonreactive bowl; you should have about 2 tablespoons. Whisk in the olive oil, shallot, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Arrange the grilled asparagus on a platter and drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

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