Grilled Rack of California Asparagus
Courtesy of California Asparagus Commission 5 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. California asparagus |
| 2 Tbsp. shallots, chopped fine |
| 1 Tbsp. sweet mustard |
| 1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar |
| 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper |
| 1 Tbsp. fresh herbs, your choice, chopped |
| 6 in.wooden bamboo skewers 8-10 |
| chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest for garnish. |
Directions:
1. In a pot of boiling salted water, blanche the asparagus for 2 min. or until crisp-tender. On a cutting board divide the bunch of asparagus into servings of 6
to 7 spears. Line up the servings in a row. Run one skewer 2 in. from the top and a second skewer 2 in. from the bottom through all the spears to create a horizontal rack.
2. For the vinaigrette: Put all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
3. To grill Asparagus: Brush racks liberally with vinaigrette to coat well. Grill racks over a med.-high heat barbecue or grill pan for 2-3 min. on each side until tender. Serve with extra vinaigrette. Top with chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest.
