Grilled Asparagus Recipe Balsamic

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In this recipe, students learn how to prepare and cook asparagus, one of the fresh vegetables that are taught in a cooking class at Harvard.

Instructions
  1. Clean asparagus, and trim stalks. Heat grill to high heat. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus. Season with Borsari salt.
  2. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are lightly charred and still crisp.
  3. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese.

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This wonderfully flavored asparagus evolved from a Cooking Light recipe. Prep time includes time to marinate.

Prep: 40min

Total: 50min

Nutrition Facts: calories 68, Fat 3.5, Saturated Fat 0.5, Cholesterol 0, Sodium 429.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2.8

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instruction:

  1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus and wash well through 2-3 changes of cold water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal and marinate for 30-60 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill on high heat.
  4. Remove asparagus from bag (discard marinade) and place on preheated oiled grill rack.
  5. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.

FAQ

Should asparagus be soaked before grilling?

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (roughly 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Pat the asparagus spears dry with paper towels. Don’t soak them. Season: Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Is it better to blanch asparagus before grilling?

According to one food blogger, the secret to making perfectly tender, snappy grilled asparagus is a step that happens before the produce even touches the grill. It’s important to blanch the raw vegetables prior to grilling in order to prevent the asparagus from drying out on the high-heat cooking surface.

How long should you blanch asparagus before grilling?

Asparagus Blanched Chop your spears into 1-inch chunks, discarding any tough, woody ends, then drop them into a large pot of boiling, salted water, and blanch them for about a minute, until tender but still bright green.

How long do you grill asparagus?

Thick asparagus spears should be grilled for 4 to 5 minutes, turning frequently, until fork tender and slightly charred. Thinner spears will cook in 2 to 3 minutes. Place your asparagus on the hot side of the grill, setting them perpendicular to the grates so they don’t fall through (or you can use a grilling basket).

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