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.
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
- In a pot of boiling salted water, blanche the asparagus for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, make the Vinaigrette; set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with extra vinaigrette. Top with chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest.
Vinaigrette
- 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