Nifs Easy Grilled Asparagus Spears Recipes

SIMPLE GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Coat asparagus with oil.
• Grill about 3 minutes.
• Season and serve.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS SPEARS

Steps:

• Pre-heat barbecue on medium.
• Cut bottom of asparagus spears until you see the bright green ends. (approximately 1/4-1/2 an inch off).
• Place asparagus on a platter & pour olive oil over the top.
• Cut lemon in half then squeeze lemon juice evenly over asparagus.
• Spread garlic on top.
• Roll asparagus around with your hands to coat evenly.
• Sprinkle w/ salt & pepper.
• Add Parmesan & crushed pepper.
• Remove asparagus from platter & using tongs place them side by side on the grill.
• Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. (Depending on how well done you prefer it.).
• Meanwhile cut other half of lemon into thin slices then set aside.
• Remove asparagus from grill & place on platter.
• Place lemon wedges around the edge of the platter surrounding the asparagus.
• With each serving place one or two lemon slices on top of the asparagus.

GRILLED BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus and wash well through 2-3 changes of cold water.
• Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal and marinate for 30-60 minutes.
• Preheat grill on high heat.
• Remove asparagus from bag (discard marinade) and place on preheated oiled grill rack.
• Grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.

THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Chop the tough, woody ends off the asparagus (about 1 inch) and peel another inch of the stalks.
• Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and toss until well coated.
• Put the asparagus on the grill at an angle so the stalks don't fall through the grates. Grill, flipping halfway through cooking, until the asparagus begin to char, the pointy ends start to crisp and the stalks are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the feta and mint.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS SPEARS

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine water, olive oil and roasted garlic oil in large bowl. Add asparagus to water mixture and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Season with salt and pepper.
• Grill asparagus until crisp-tender, turning frequently, about 6 minutes.
• Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with parsley.

GRILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain asparagus, reserving marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill asparagus, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

NIF'S EASY GRILLED ASPARAGUS SPEARS

Steps:

• Trim off the tough bottom of the spear by grasping each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness - usually two thirds of the way down the spear.
• Place asparagus on a plate and drizzle oil over spears. Sprinkle with salt and then mix spears with your hands to coat.
• Place aspargus on medium-hot grill, horizontally so they won't fall through the grates. Occasionally roll spears with the back of a spatula so they rotate and cook all around.
• As they caramelize, asparagus should begin to brown in spots but should not be allowed to blacken or char. They are done when slightly wilted.
• Remove from grill and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve immediately.