Grilled Asparagus with Orange Butter
2
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Orange juice mellows asparagus spears, offering a balanced, summery flavour to this grilling favourite. Look for spears that are all the same thickness, so they'll cook evenly and at the same time.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
2 tbsp(s), (30 ml) melted
Fresh orange juice
2 tbsp(s), (30 ml)
Table salt
1 tsp(s), (5 ml)
Black pepper
½ pinch(es), (2 ml) freshly ground
Asparagus
2 pound(s), (910 g) thin spears (about 48),
Cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Orange zest
1 tbsp(s), (15 ml) finely grated, for garnish
Instructions
1
Preheat grill to medium heat.
2
In a small bowl, combine butter, juice, salt and pepper; set aside.
3
Off heat, coat asparagus with cooking spray; set over direct heat. Grill, covered, turning once, until marked and tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer to a serving platter and brush with butter mixture; garnish with zest.
5
Serving size: 6 spears
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