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 flavor to this grilling favorite. Look for spears that are all the same thickness, so they'll cook evenly and at the same time. To prepare the spears, tear off the fibrous ends. Fresh orange juice and orange zest add the citrusy flavor to this side dish. Use a citrus grater to lightly grate the orange. For a pretty presentation, serve over orange slices. Use a flat, wide spatula to turn small asparagus spears on the grate. Serve this as a quick and easy side dish to grilled chicken or fish.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
2 Tbsp, melted
Orange juice
2 Tbsp
Table salt
1 tsp
Black pepper
½ tsp, freshly ground
Asparagus
2 pound(s), thin spears (about 48), trimmed
Cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Orange zest
1 Tbsp, 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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