**Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette: A Delightful Spring Treat**
As the weather warms and spring's bounty arrives, grilled asparagus emerges as a culinary delight, offering a vibrant green hue and a tender-crisp texture. Paired with a tangy lemon caper vinaigrette, this dish elevates the natural flavors of asparagus, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to grilling asparagus to perfection, ensuring a smoky, charred exterior and a tender, juicy interior. The accompanying lemon caper vinaigrette, with its zesty citrus notes and briny capers, complements the asparagus beautifully, adding a burst of brightness and acidity. Whether served as a side dish or a light main course, grilled asparagus with lemon caper vinaigrette is a healthy and flavorful dish that showcases the best of spring's offerings. Additionally, the article includes variations of the recipe, such as a vegan version with a tahini-based dressing and a spicy version with a chili-infused vinaigrette. These variations cater to different dietary preferences and add an extra layer of culinary exploration to this versatile dish.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- In a shallow baking dish, toss the asparagus with the oil to coat well. Add the salt, and pepper and toss.
- Place the asparagus on the grill in a single layer, and cook, turning, until marked and tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil, to taste. Cover with aluminum foil and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON DRESSING
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
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
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON CAPER VINAIGRETTE
Family Fave adapted from GH Best Recipes 1998. This is great with fish, the vinaigrette complements any mild white fish, too. Also a good, quick make-ahead dish for a dinner party, it will keep in the fridge for a couple hours. Also doubles or triples easily.
Provided by Gatorbek
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim ends of asparagus and place spears in a large skillet.
- Cover asparagus with water and add salt and 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer about 7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat and run under cold water to stop cooking.
- Prepare vinaigrette:.
- Combine remaining lemon juice, capers, mustard, sugar, and pepper. (Capers may be chopped or left whole, it's up to you. I usually chop them up a little.).
- Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking rapidly, allowing vinaigrette to thicken slightly.
- Toss asparagus with vinaigrette and serve.
- May be refrigerated and served within a couple hours, or served warm immediately.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPERS AND LEMON
Roasted asparagus gets a boost from capers, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of red-pepper flakes for a subtle kick. We used Frankies Spuntino olive oil.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus and capers evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, turning asparagus to coat. Season with salt, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes. Roast, shaking sheets once, until asparagus is crisp-tender and golden at the tips, 12 to 16 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with lemon wedges.
GRILLED LEMON PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
A quick way to dazzle up your asparagus for grilling. It offers great flavoring with inexpensive items usually found in the home.
Provided by Marianne
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Place asparagus in a large shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, going from bottom to top of stalks. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over asparagus. Lightly toss to coat each spear.
- Transfer coated asparagus to the preheated grill with tongs.
- Grill to desired tenderness, 3 to 7 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle asparagus with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 117.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPER-CORNICHON VINAIGRETTE
Inspired by gribiche, the French sauce traditionally served with steamed asparagus, this salad takes a modern approach by grilling the spears then piling them on a platter with sliced hard-cooked eggs. The mustard vinaigrette, chock-full of cornichons and capers, preserves all the briny goodness of the original sauce.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a small pot of water to a simmer over medium heat. Lower eggs into water; cook 9 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel and slice into rounds.
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Slowly whisk in oil, then capers, cornichons, and thyme. Season to taste.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Drizzle asparagus lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until crisp-tender and charred in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter, top with eggs, and spoon vinaigrette over top; serve.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl toss the asparagus in the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPER SALSA
Caprino fresco is a soft, tangy Italian goat cheese, and here, it lends a deep creaminess to a caper salsa that is draped over grilled asparagus. The recipe, from the chef Yotam Ottolenghi, is quickly prepared. Bread may be needed to sop up the rest of the salsa. (If caprino fresco isn't available, try another soft goat cheese, like chèvre.)
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a medium-size pot with cold water, and place it over high heat. When the water boils, add the asparagus, and blanch for 1 minute. Drain the asparagus, and rinse it immediately under cold water. Drain the asparagus again and place in a medium bowl, with 1 tablespoon of the oil, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Mix gently, and set aside.
- Light a charcoal or gas grill, or place a grill pan on the stove over high heat. Once it is hot, add the asparagus in batches, and grill for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, turning a few times, until the spears are lightly charred. Transfer to a large platter with all the tips facing in one direction.
- Meanwhile, make the salsa. Mix together the capers with the remaining tablespoon of oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and parsley. Add the goat cheese to the mixture, stir gently and spoon over the asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified and stir in the peppercorns. Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Vinaigrette can be made up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Heat the grill to high.
- Toss asparagus with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place grilled asparagus on a platter and drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH LEMON-CHIVE VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Grilled Asparagus Salad With Lemon-Chive Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Vegetable
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to medium. Toss the asparagus with enough oil to coat and sprinkle with a little salt. Put the asparagus on the grill and cook, rolling frequently to avoid burning, until brown and crisp-tender, about 5 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness; remove. Arrange mixed greens on chilled plates or a large serving platter.
- To prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk together the lemon juice, zest, chives, garlic, sugar and salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil in a slow, steady stream.
- When ready to assemble the salad, toss the asparagus with enough vinaigrette to coat. Arrange on top of the mixed greens. Sprinkle with the shredded Parmesan and the snipped chives. Pass any additional vinaigrette alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 128, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 8
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetable Appetizer Quick & Easy Low Sodium Summer Boil Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Trim asparagus and have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook asparagus until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, and with tongs transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry.
- Gently toss asparagus with vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE
This delicious recipe for Grilled Asparagus Vinaigrette is the perfect addition to any healthy meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Peel lower two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, sugar, salt and pepper. Place asparagus in a shallow dish and pour over vinaigrette; toss to coat.
- Place asparagus on grill pan, reserving any juices that have accumulated in the dish. Cook until tender and grill marks appear, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with reserved juices.
ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE
Asparagus is at its flavorful best for only a short time, usually between March and May, when you'll want to avail yourself of its abundance. There are, of course, a number of ways to prepare and serve asparagus, but this method, in which it is paired with a savory vinaigrette, is one of Martha's seasonal favorites.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, and the asparagus. Return to a boil, and cook until asparagus are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool. Drain well, pat dry, and transfer to a serving platter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Add lemon zest and tarragon; whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Drizzle over asparagus. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choose thick, fresh asparagus spears. Thicker spears will hold up better on the grill and have a more tender texture.
- Trim the asparagus spears before grilling. Cut off the woody ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
- Toss the asparagus spears in olive oil, salt, and pepper before grilling. This will help the asparagus spears to brown and caramelize.
- Grill the asparagus spears over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Be sure to turn the asparagus spears halfway through cooking so that they cook evenly.
- Make the lemon caper vinaigrette while the asparagus spears are grilling. This will give the flavors time to meld.
- Drizzle the lemon caper vinaigrette over the grilled asparagus spears and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Grilled asparagus with lemon caper vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus spears are tender-crisp and flavorful, and the lemon caper vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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