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| Grilled Asparagus |
Asparagus is a star of the spring season [and a personal favorite] as a side dish to any
main course of chicken, fish, pork, or beef, or as a salad topped with a squeeze of
lemon juice.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb medium asparagus [24], trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt
Special equipment: 8 [6-inch] wooden skewers, soaked in warm water 10 minutes
Method
Prepare grill.
Divide asparagus into 4 bunches. Align each bunch in a flat row and thread 2 skewers
crosswise through each bunch. Brush asparagus with oil and season with coarse salt.
Grill asparagus on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until tender, 3 to
5 minutes on each side.
Cooks' notes:
The parallel skewers make it easier to turn the asparagus. If outdoor grilling isn't an
option, asparagus may also be grilled in a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over
moderately high heat.
main course of chicken, fish, pork, or beef, or as a salad topped with a squeeze of
lemon juice.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb medium asparagus [24], trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt
Special equipment: 8 [6-inch] wooden skewers, soaked in warm water 10 minutes
Method
Prepare grill.
Divide asparagus into 4 bunches. Align each bunch in a flat row and thread 2 skewers
crosswise through each bunch. Brush asparagus with oil and season with coarse salt.
Grill asparagus on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until tender, 3 to
5 minutes on each side.
Cooks' notes:
The parallel skewers make it easier to turn the asparagus. If outdoor grilling isn't an
option, asparagus may also be grilled in a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over
moderately high heat.