GRILLED TARRAGON ASPARAGUS

By t1bishop

Summer cooking doesn't get any simpler
than this delicious embellishment to grilled fish, chicken, or meat.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch medium asparagus, trimmed
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• V3 cup chopped tarragon
• ACCOMPANIMENT: lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for
gas) Toss asparagus, oil, tarragon, 1f4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a shallow dish until asparagus is evenly coated.
Grill asparagus (covered only if using
a gas grill), turning occasionally, until tender and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes total.
Season to taste with salt.
COOKS' NOTE: Asparagus can be grilled in
a hot large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over medium heat.