The markets have been flooded with bundles of bright green, fresh and crisp local asparagus for the past few weeks now. Jumbo, pencil-thin, white...I've seen every iteration of these delicious spears in the stores an markets. Of course, I've wanted to buy them all because the season is so darn short!
Most people think they are eating fresh asparagus in the stores- but they are mistaken. Most of the asparagus found in grocery stores is at least 1 week old, some 2 weeks old.
Many folks only know one way to cook asparagus- boil it to death. This is totally the wrong technique. Asparagus shouldn’t be cooked very long at all.
If you haven't been tempted yet to pick up a bunch of these springtime beauties, maybe this recipe for simple grilled asparagus will push you over the edge. This recipe will ensure that you do it right - marinated for a short period of time and then quickly grilled until tender crisp, the asparagus has a delicious smokey flavour.
Enjoy!
Grilled Asparagus
1 bunch asparagus
3 T Soy Sauce
3 T Balsamic Vinegar
1 T Honey
1 t sesame oilCombine all ingredients except asparagus in ziploc bag and mix with fingers until honey is well blended. Add Asparagus and allow to marinate for about 15-20 minutes. Grill on medium high heat or until asparagus starts to brown and reaches the appropriate tenderness. Makes 4 servings.
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