Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes

Grilled Rack of California Asparagus

Grilled Rack of California Asparagus is an impressive and easy way to show off your grill techniques with a fun presentation.

Grilled Rack of California Asparagus

Yield: 3 to 5 servings

Equipment

  • 6 inch wooden bamboo skewers

Ingredients

Asparagus

  • 1 pound fresh California asparagus

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon sweet mustard
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, your choice, chopped
  • 8 to 10 chopped fresh herbs, for garnish
  • lemon zest, for garnish

Instructions

Asparagus

  1. In a pot of boiling salted water, blanche the asparagus for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, make the Vinaigrette; set aside.
  3. On a cutting board divide the bunch of asparagus into servings of 6 to 7 spears. Line up the servings in a row. Run one skewer 2 inches from the top and a second skewer 2 inches from the bottom through all the spears to create a horizontal rack.
  4. To grill asparagus: Brush racks liberally with Vinaigrette to coat well. Grill racks over a medium-high heat barbecue or grill pan for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until tender.
  5. Serve with extra vinaigrette. Top with chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest.

Vinaigrette

  1. Put all the ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Asparagus Commission



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