Grilled Asparagus Recipe
For real asparagus flavor, this grilled asparagus recipe is your best choice. The freshest asparagus, simple ingredients, and quick cooking over high heat make this dish simply scrumptious!
When the local asparagus starts hitting the market in Spring, this is the recipe to use. With no heavy seasonings to hide the true flavor, asparagus is what you cook, and asparagus is what you get!
Easy Grilled Asparagus
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound very fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
Coat the asparagus spears with light olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat on your gas or charcoal grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. If using an open electric grill, cook about 3 minutes per side. In a contact, or clamshell grill give them 3 minutes, or until they reach the desired tenderness. Cooking time varies in electric grills because of varying wattage ratings.
This easy grilled asparagus recipe is quick and very tasty. Make it several times during the spring and early summer, when local asparagus is in season. That's the time of year to take advantage of this flavorful, fantastic vegetable. Oh, and don't forget to drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil on the grilled spears when served!
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