Grilling Asparagus: Quick Tips for Perfectly Cooked Spears

[ChefBeckyD]

Quick! The coals have been lit - and I am planning on asparagus in the grill basket - how long should I grill it?

 

[wadesgirl]

It will depend on the thickness of the asparagus. I do it in the oven at 400 for 12-20 minutes depending on how big it is.

 

[wadesgirl]

Let us know how it turns out, that may be my new favorite thing.

In the oven, I put our garlic canola oil and salt and pepper on it. How are you doing yours?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Let us know how it turns out, that may be my new favorite thing.

In the oven, I put our garlic canola oil and salt and pepper on it. How are you doing yours?

That's exactly what I am using on it! :chef:

 

[chefann]

I don't think you'd have to do it too long. Of course, I like my asparagus still a little crisp-tender, not mushy.

 

[StacieB]

2-4 minutes on each side. Just to get a few grill marks on them. I always marinate them in Italian dressing then sprinkle Kosher salt on them after they get off the grill.

 

[PampChefJoy]

Sugar grilled asparagus, thanks to Rory Schepisi (the runner up contestant on last season's Next Food Network star).

I throw the asparagus in a large ziploc baggie with some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, little salt and a few spoonfuls of white sugar. Rub it all around and then place on the grill.

 

[jbachen]

Oh, my, you all are making me hungry... And I do have some asparagus in the fridge... Wish I had a grill basket, though!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

The asparagus turned out great! Loved it......:love:

I tossed it with a bit of garlic oil, added some fresh ground sea salt and pepper, and grilled it for about 3 minutes per side. YUM!

But Joy, that sugar grilled asparagus sounds wonderful - now I'm going to have to buy more to try it that way!:chef:

 

[wadesgirl]

Mmmm... I honestly had never tried asparagus until about a year ago. Growing up it was always green beans or corn. I never thought I would like it and it looked weird! Well, one day it was on sale and I asked DH if he liked it. He said yes so I bought it and now I'm in LOVE! I'll buy it when ever it's on sale and even bought it in bulk at Costco and used both of my herb keepers to store it in. I almost forgot about the 2nd herb keeper 2 weeks later and the asparagus was perfect. Now I'll have to have DH make it on the grill next time!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Becky~

Glad it came out so well!

Just now when I was reading your question, I wanted to give you my answer:
Till it's done! LOL

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky~

Glad it came out so well!

Just now when I was reading your question, I wanted to give you my answer:
Till it's done! LOL

thanks for the advice Kelly!


Here is my favorite way of making Asparagus (the recipe comes from Cooking Light magazine):

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter


INGREDIENTS

* 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
* canola oil
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Toss with Canola oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until just beginning to brown. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the roasted asparagus to serve.




This is delicious! My 3 yr old LOVES asparagus made like this!

 

[JAE]

I don't think you'd have to do it too long. Of course, I like my asparagus still a little crisp-tender, not mushy.

Me too, me too. I love, love. love asparagus!

 

[chefjeanine]

This is my mom's famous recipe

Scalloped Asparagus

2 cups asparagus cut up
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
1 tsp. salt
dash pepper
1-1/4 cup fine cracker crumbs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Mix all ingredients together, except butter, and pour into buttered pan.
Melt butter and pour over top.
Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

I've never tasted this recipe but my cousins RAVE about it. Between the butter and the velveeta, how could it miss.