Grill - Grilled Asparagus

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Grilled Asparagus

 

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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12 thick stalks asparagus -- about 1 1/4 pounds

Olive oil

Coarse salt

Vinaigrette:

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp finely chopped shallots

1/4 tsp coarse salt

Coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs -- toasted in a 350ºF oven

 

 

Prepare a barbecue grill. Trim 1 to 2 inches off the large end of each asparagus

or cut all the asparagus to 6 inches. Lightly peel the lower half to remove the

thin outer layer of skin. Drop the asparagus into boiling salted water and boil

for 1 minute. Drain and plunge into ice water for 2 to 3 minutes

 

Remove the asparagus from the water and lay 4 pieces close together, all in the

same direction. Insert two skewers through all 4 stalks, a third of the way from

each end, leaving a 1/2 inch space between the stalks. Repeat with the remaining

asparagus. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

 

Grill over hot coals, turning once, just long enough to color lightly and warm

throughout, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.

 

To make the vinaigrette, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, shallots,

salt, and a few grindings of pepper. Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter

and spoon the vinaigrette on top. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and serve.

Serves 6 as part of a 4 dish antipasto platter or 4 as a side dish.

 

Notes: For grilling you need large, thick asparagus, not the very thin, " pencil "

asparagus. Look at the tips to make sure the asparagus hasn't begun to flower.

Blanching the asparagus with a quick dip in boiling salted water softens the

stalks just enough for them to be pierced by the skewers without breaking; it

also reduces the grilling time. It is easier to support and turn the asparagus

if you use two skewers, soak them in water for half an hour before grilling to

avoid burning.

 

 

Source:

" http://vegetarian.about.com/library/grill/blgrasparagus.htm "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 117 Calories; 10g Fat (77.4% calories

from fat); 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol;

149mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0