Best 9 Drunken Grilled Asparagus Recipes

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**Savory, Succulent Grilled Asparagus with a Drunken Twist**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite grilled asparagus recipe, a delightful medley of flavors that will elevate your culinary experience. These tender asparagus spears are marinated in a luscious drunken concoction, infusing them with an intoxicating blend of herbs, garlic, lemon, and a splash of white wine. As they sizzle on the grill, they develop a beautiful char and a tantalizing aroma that will fill your kitchen with anticipation. This simple yet extraordinary dish is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.

**A Culinary Journey with Three Unique Recipes:**

1. **Classic Drunken Grilled Asparagus:** Embark on a culinary journey with our classic drunken grilled asparagus recipe, a timeless favorite that showcases the natural flavors of this beloved vegetable. This basic recipe provides a solid foundation for your grilling adventure, allowing you to appreciate the pure essence of grilled asparagus.

2. **Drunken Grilled Asparagus with Lemon-Herb Butter:** Elevate your grilling game with our lemon-herb butter variation, a delightful twist that adds a burst of citrusy freshness and herbaceous notes to the asparagus. The creamy, flavorful butter melts over the grilled asparagus, creating a tantalizing glaze that will leave you craving more.

3. **Drunken Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese:** Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of our drunken grilled asparagus with Parmesan cheese recipe. A generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty dimension that perfectly complements the grilled asparagus, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS



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We found that the best way to grill asparagus is to lay it right on the grill grates at an angle--no foil packet or grilling basket necessary. We jazzed ours up with tangy, creamy feta and fresh mint. To get a good char, be sure to use medium-sized asparagus -- no pencil-thin stalks here!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch medium asparagus (about 3/4 pound)
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (about 1 ounce)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

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.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS



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Tender and sweet, grilled asparagus is the perfect healthy 15-minute side dish for any meal. Use thicker asparagus spears for easy grilling.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 9m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus (, (choose thick spears))
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
lemon wedges (, if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350° to 400°F, and brush the grill grates clean.
  • Remove the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping the ends off. Bend each stalk gently about 2/3 of the way down the stalk until it naturally breaks where the woody part begins. If desired, use a knife to trim the ends of the stalks to tidy up the cuts. Discard the ends.
  • Place the asparagus spears in a shallow bowl or on a platter or baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss the spears with your hands to coat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss again.
  • Place the asparagus across the grill grates perpendicular to the bars. Grill with the lid closed for 6 to 10 minutes or until the spears are tender and crisp. Use tongs to roll the spears for even grill marks.
  • Transfer to a platter and if desired, drizzle with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 584 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED ASPARAGUS



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The special thing about this recipe is that it's so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

GREAT GRILLED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Kosher salt
2 pounds asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small pan, over medium heat, add the vinegar, zest and juice of the lemon and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and let the mixture reduce until it becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm a grill pan over medium-high heat. Wash and trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus lightly with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill asparagus 5 minutes, then flip and grill until slightly blackened on both sides, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, drizzle with balsamic syrup and serve.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS



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Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com . Grilling asparagus miraculously transforms it from the kind of vegetable you hated as a kid to a sweet, meaty, lip-smackin' treat that you can't get enough of as an adult. Contrary to popular belief, look for the fatter stalks when buying asparagus-they are much better suited to grilling and actually have better flavor. This is the least amount of work you will ever have to do to be considered the Queen or King of the Grill.

Provided by Elizabeth Karmel

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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh asparagus
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt (use salt according to taste)

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. If the spear is less than 6 inches long, chances are it has already been trimmed for you. Alternatively, you can cut the ends off with a knife.
  • Coat each spear with olive oil by placing clean, dry spears in a resealable plastic bag, pour in the oil, and massage spears to coat each one. Sprinkle with salt and massage again. Leave the asparagus in the bag until ready to cook.
  • Place on the cooking grate crosswise so it won't fall through. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the size and thickness of the stalks), turning occasionally to expose all sides to the heat. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that its natural sugars are caramelizing) but should not be allowed to char.
  • Remove from grill and serve immediately-eating spears with your fingers enhances the experience.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON DRESSING



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Although steamed asparagus has an unmatched purity of taste, I love the earthy, charred flavor added by the grill, a flavor that can also be achieved with stove-top pan grilling, which combines high heat and a dry, heavy skillet.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 to 2 pounds large asparagus
Olive oil as needed, about 2 tablespoons
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Juice of 3 lemons
2 tablespoons minced shallots or scallions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus; most spears will break an inch or two from the bottom. Peel the stalks up to the flower bud. Meanwhile, start a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill; if you're cooking indoors, heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes.
  • To grill the asparagus spears, toss them with about a tablespoon of oil, mixing with your hands until spears are coated. Season well with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and browned in spots, turning once or twice, in all 5 to 10 minutes.
  • To pan grill the asparagus, do not oil or season them. Just toss them in the hot skillet, and cook, turning the spears individually as they brown, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove as they finish, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together the lemon juice and shallots, then stir in enough olive oil to add a little body and take the edge off the sharpness of the lemon; the mixture should still be strong. Season it well with salt and plenty of black pepper, and stir in the parsley. Serve the asparagus hot or at room temperature with grilled fish. Spoon the sauce over everything.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 600 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS



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This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.

Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
  • Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



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Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

DRUNKEN GRILLED ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Drunken Grilled Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h4m

Yield 8 stalks, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 asparagus spears
1/4 cup whiskey
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup cola

Steps:

  • Pour Cola, soy sauce and whiskey unto freezer bag.
  • Cut asparagus stalk diagonanlly put aspragus in bag and marniate 1 hour.
  • put 4 at a time on bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water.
  • Grill 2 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.3, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1073.2, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.9, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • To ensure the asparagus cooks evenly, select stalks of similar thickness. If you have asparagus of varying sizes, you may need to cook them in batches or adjust the cooking time.
  • To prevent the asparagus from becoming soggy, avoid overcrowding the grill. Leave some space between the stalks so that the heat can circulate properly.
  • Keep a close eye on the asparagus as it cooks. It can go from perfectly tender to overcooked in a matter of minutes. Once the asparagus is bright green and slightly charred, it's ready to come off the grill.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can roast the asparagus in the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
  • For a more flavorful asparagus, marinate it in the white wine, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and thyme mixture for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help the asparagus absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • If you like, you can sprinkle the asparagus with grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese before serving. You can also drizzle it with a balsamic reduction or a lemon-tahini sauce.

Conclusion:

Drunken grilled asparagus is a simple yet flavorful side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook asparagus, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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