Nutty or buttery, you can have it both ways!
Directions for: Grilled Asparagus 2 Ways
Ingredients
Asparagus with Lemon & Thyme3 Tbsp olive oil
cup room temperature butter
Zest of one lemon
tsp fresh thyme chopped stems removed
Salt and pepper
Asparagus with Nuts & Feta3 Tbsp toasted pine nuts
cup crumbled feta cheese
Juice of 1 lemon
Directions
Asparagus with Lemon & Thyme1. In a small bowl mix together butter, lemon zest, thyme, salt and pepper.Place the butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a cylinder with the diameter of a silver dollar.Chill the butter for 30 minutes or until firm enough to cut.Preheat grill to high heat 475F-500F (246C-260C). Oil grill to prevent sticking.Place asparagus on a tray. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Asparagus with Nuts & Feta1. Place the asparagus on the grill and cook for 1-2 minutes (depending on size) or until the asparagus turns bright green and has golden char marks. Turn the asparagus several times during cooking. Remove asparagus from grill and divide into 2 bunches. Slice the butter into rounds and place on top of one bunch of hot grilled asparagus. Place the remaining asparagus in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes or until well chilled.
2. Remove asparagus from the refrigerator and top with pine nuts, feta cheese and finish with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice.
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