Asparagus, Grilled

By á-2068

Three variations of grilled asparagus.
o With garlic butter
o With chili-lime butter
o With orange-thyme butter

Ingredients

• GARLIC BUTTER
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 3 small garlic cloves, minced (about 1 1/2 tsp.)
• 1 1/2 lbs. thick asparagus spears, ends trimmed (at least 1/2 inch thick near the base)
• 1/4 tsp. table salt
• Ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil for cooking grate
• CHILI-LIME BUTTER: Substitute the following ingredients for garlic.
• 2/3 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp finely grated lime zest
• ORANGE-THYME BUTTER: Substitute the following ingredients for garlic.
• 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
• 1 tsp. finely chopped thyme leaves

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine butter and garlic (or other ingredients) in small bowl. Brush asparagus with butter mixture, sprinkle with salt, and season with pepper to taste.

2. When grill is medium-hot, scrape grill grate clean with grill brush. Dip wad of paper towels in oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe cooking grate. Grill asparagus, turning once, until just tender and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes per side (move asparagus as needed to ensure even cooking). Transfer asparagus to platter and serve.