grilled asparagus

[lorilei]

In case all of you were looking for more veggie ideas for summer... here's an idea for anyone who appreciates a crispy texture and a bit of citrus.

Try marinating fresh asparagus in a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil (you can throw in a bit of thyme for variation). Then grill the asparagus on a grill -- or place under the broiler in your oven for 10-15 minutes. You'll get a subtle smokey flavor which brings out the sweetness of the asparagus - and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the unique crisp-cooked texture!!

This is one of my husband's favorite veggies in the summer -- previous to having this dish he HATED asparagus. Now he begs me to make it at least once every couple of weeks!

[SandyDee]

Both of these tips sound absolutely wonderful, but how long do you suggest you marinade the asparagus? Maybe a dumb question but (I can't believe I have to admit this) I have never marinated anything but meat.

[Nanci]

Also a great marinade is soy sauce with a dash of dark sesame oil, you can even add sesame seeks when grilling.

[lorilei]

SandyDee - You really don't need long. I usually put mine in a ziplock bag or bowl and let it sit while I prepare another "aspect" of dinner... maybe 1/2 hour? Veggies don't absorb the marinade like meat, so the idea is really just to add some flavor to the outer part.

No rules -- do what you have time for!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif (isn't that nice to hear?)

[Mel]

I also marinate with balsamic vinegar,a little olive oil and fresh pepper. Toss into a ziploc bag and then grill.

[cookboy]

Has anyone tried the grilled asparagus recipe from April 2000? I tried this while grilling a pork loin this past spring and loved it (so did my girlfriend)!
The marinade includes Balsamic Vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce and black pepper. The recipe says to marinade for 30 minutes, but I think you can go a bit longer.

[This message has been edited by cookboy (edited 07-06-2000).]

[melisa]

My Husband and I love grilling veggies on the BBQ, in addition to asparagus, we found that tossing brocoli with olive oil, balsamic, S&P, and then grilling is great (I actually prefer the brocoli to the asparagus). Wedo the same wiht portobellos too. yummy!

[Carrie W]

Cook Boy-- My husband and I tried that grilled asparagus recipe. Good, but be sure to not marinade too long, especially if you have some pencil-thin spears along with thicker ones.

[cookboy]

thanks Carrie!