**Fiery Grilled Asparagus: A Sizzling Summer Delight**
As the summer sun shines brightly, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of grilled vegetables. Among them, asparagus stands out as a culinary gem, offering a tender-crisp texture and a naturally sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with a hint of heat. Our collection of fiery grilled asparagus recipes brings together a symphony of tastes and textures, promising an unforgettable grilling experience. From the classic grilled asparagus with a simple drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to more adventurous creations featuring bold spices and tantalizing sauces, these recipes are sure to satisfy every palate. Get ready to fire up your grill and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of summer.
GRILLED PARMESAN GARLIC ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Prepare asparagus and trim the bottoms.
- Lay the asparagus in the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss in the olive oil.
- Lay the asparagus on the grill or grill plate in a row. Grill for 5-10 minutes over medium high heat until they have char marks and are fork tender. Remove asparagus and place back in the pan. Toss with garlic and parmesan cheese. Serve.
- *You can also grill the asparagus in foil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize -1 g, Calories 80 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Sugar 1 g
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS
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
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
Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavor, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don't know how to cook asparagus on the grill? Just place the stalks on a double skewer. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes; drain and pat dry. Cool Slightly., Thread several asparagus spears onto 2 parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 2 minutes longer, turning and basting once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
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
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
FIERY GRILLED ASPARAGUS
This is a perfect side dish recipe for the grilling season. It's can be served at any temperature and it goes with most anything.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse asparagus and trim off bottom of stalks.
- Place on grill over high heat and cook, turning frequently, until crisp tender and lightly charred.
- Remove from grill and place in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and sugar.
- Pour over asparagus and toss to coat well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot, cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2
GRILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Freshly harvested asparagus says spring is in the air, and on your table. Eating the tender spears right off the grill is pure pleasure.-Lessie Sites, Livingston, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Yummy and very spicy grilled asparagus, sure to kick up your menu. This is probably the best asparagus I've ever had and I would love to eat it all the time!
Provided by SVSOUZA
Categories Vegetable
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare asparagus by trimming ends to remove tough ends.
- Place in a glass baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a microwave proof bowl.
- Add the vinegar, Worcestershire, chulula and lime juice and mix well to break up any dry ingredients.
- Pour over the asparagus and toss.
- Marinade for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Place on the grill and cook until al dente, approximately 5 - 7 minutes (depends on the size of your asparagus, more for thicker, less for thinner).
FIERY GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Rinse asparagus and trim off bottom of stalks. Place on a grill over high heat and cook, turning frequently, until crisp tender and lightly charred. Remove from grill and place in large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and sugar. Pour over asparagus and toss well to coat with mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve at room temp. or chilled as an appetizer or side dish. 72 cal ories, 3g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 6g fat, 1g fiber, 0 cholesterol, 75 mg sodium
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
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
Categories Side Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Asparagus Spring Summer Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
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.
Tips for Perfectly Grilled Asparagus:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for spears that are firm and have tight tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
- Trim the asparagus: Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. You can use a sharp knife or a kitchen shears.
- Marinate the asparagus: Marinating the asparagus in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to add flavor and prevent the asparagus from drying out.
- Grill the asparagus over high heat: This will help to char the asparagus and give it a smoky flavor.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp: You can check the asparagus by piercing it with a fork. The asparagus should be tender, but still have a slight crunch.
- Serve the asparagus immediately: Grilled asparagus is best served hot off the grill. You can drizzle it with olive oil, lemon juice, or a balsamic reduction.
Conclusion:
Grilled asparagus is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. By following these tips, you can grill asparagus that is tender-crisp, flavorful, and perfectly charred. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give grilled asparagus a try!
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