Nif's Easy Grilled Asparagus Spears

Nif's Note:

I quickly made this tonight to have with our steaks. It was simple and delicious and showcased the asparagus without overpowering it with extra spices or flavours. Feel free to add whatever flavours you think it might need. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• sea salt
• ¼ cup fresh parmesan cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Trim off the tough bottom of the spear by grasping each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness - usually two thirds of the way down the spear.
2. Place asparagus on a plate and drizzle oil over spears. Sprinkle with salt and then mix spears with your hands to coat.
3. Place aspargus on medium-hot grill, horizontally so they won't fall through the grates. Occasionally roll spears with the back of a spatula so they rotate and cook all around.
4. As they caramelize, asparagus should begin to brown in spots but should not be allowed to blacken or char. They are done when slightly wilted.
5. Remove from grill and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Lavender Lynn]

Tasty and very easy way to cook up asparagus. I only used 2 tsp of olive oil and that was plenty for me. I cooked this in the oven about 400 degrees F. Made for Market tag.

[gailanng]

Honest food; not like that stuff that's served at Burger King or McDonalds...and if I only had a dime for each one I ate.

[bmcnichol]

So easy to make and we all enjoyed them. I followed the recipe exactly as written.