My fridge has been filled and re-filled with asparagus over the last couple of weeks. I'm usually quite content to toss it with olive oil, salt and pepper, and throw it on the grill. That was until I saw Nate Appleman's recipe in the June 2009 issue of Food & Wine Magazine. I have been spoiled forever. My parents are visiting from Vancouver and I made this for dinner tonight. Rave reviews all around the table! It was the perfect accompaniment to a spice-rubbed pork tenderloin and basmati rice with toasted cumin seeds.
In a shallow dish combine ½ cup mayonnaise (I used the light version)...
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil...
3 tablespoon lemon juice...
1 crushed garlic clove...
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (yum!)...
2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds.
Whisk together.
Add 1 pound of asparagus.
Toss with the marinade and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
Preheat a grill to high heat, then turn it down slightly to medium-high.
Place the asparagus on the grill and cook until the asparagus is tender and slightly blistered, 5-6 minutes.
Serve it up! I'm salivating looking at the photos again.
Preheat a grill to high heat, then turn it down slightly to medium-high.
Place the asparagus on the grill and cook until the asparagus is tender and slightly blistered, 5-6 minutes. Serve.
Tangled Noodle
I love asparagus so new techniques are always welcome! I can imagin how wonderfully smoky and tangy the flavor must be.
Jen @ MyKitchenAddiction.com
Oooh - I adore asparagus. This look delicious!
Chef Fresco
We love cooking with asparagus! Thanks for a new recipe!
Kiss My Spatula
excellent! i'm always looking for a new way to prepare asparagus. thanks for sharing!
HannahBanana aka Amanda
Good grief girl! This sounds to die for. I am an asparagus nut, but most often do the olive oil and s & p thing too. I have copied this recipe to cook for the hubby when he is home in a month.....can't wait to have this!
janet
Yummy! I can never get too many ways to prepare asparagus.
s. stockwell
We are rushing out to get some asparagus for this creative idea! grilling a pork tenderloin sounds right too. good post! Best, s
Terecita
I have never been a big asparagus fan (although I do like saying the word... asparagus...asparagus...yep, I'm a dork!) but this recipe actually looks good! I might have to try it. And if I don't like it, then my husband loves asparagus!
shizuokagourmet
Dear Friend!
Greetings!
I'll tell you what: next time you have so many asparaguses, make a nice veloute soup and keep it in the fridge. Serve it as an appetizer!
Cheers,
Robert-Gilles
Chow and Chatter
i love that recipe I have asparagus I think I will do it!