Grilled Asparagus with Cilantro Lemon Butter

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Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 pound thin asparagus spears, tough ends snapped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
• 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1 small lemon, juiced

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grate.
2. While grill is heating, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. Drop asparagus spears into boiling water and stir gently; cook until the asparagus are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Drain the asparagus and cool quickly under a stream of cold water.
5. Place asparagus into a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6. Place asparagus onto the foil-lined grill grate and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn spears over several times with tongs.
7. Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter.
8. Stir cilantro, light butter, fat-free sour cream, and lemon juice together in a bowl; drizzle over asparagus to serve.