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