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Garlic Butter Grilled Asparagus

Source of Recipe


From "The Outdoor Table" by April McKinney



List of Ingredients



• ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
  
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
• 1½ pounds asparagus, trimmed
  
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  
• ½ teaspoon salt
  
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Place the butter in a skillet, and heat over medium heat until melted.
   
   
2. Add the garlic and lemon peel to the butter, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, and then whisk in the lemon juice.
   
   
3. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the asparagus in a bowl and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating every 2 minutes. Toss the asparagus in a bowl with the butter mixture. Serve warm.
   
   Makes 6 servings