Grilled Orange Asparagus Recipes

GRILLED MAHI MAHI FILLETS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE AND SESAME

Steps:

• Preheat grill pan to over medium high to high heat. Season mahi mahi fillets with salt and pepper. Combine the lime juice, dark soy, ginger and a little vegetable or canola oil in a shallow dish. Turn the mahi mahi in the citrus soy marinade and let it hang out for 10 minutes. Grill on hot grill pan for 6 minutes per side for a 1-inch fillet or until fish is firm and opaque.
• Take 1 spear of asparagus and hold it at each and. Bend the asparagus until it snaps and breaks. Use this spear as your guide on where to trim the ends of your bundle of spears. Using a peeler, make thin long strips of orange zest from both oranges. Cut the ends off the zested oranges and stand them up right on a cutting board. Remove the pith in strips using sharp knife and cutting down from the top of the orange. Discard the pith. When the oranges are both peeled and trimmed, turn them on their sides and slice into 1/4-inch rounds, cross sectioning the whole. Set the orange disks aside. In a skillet with a cover, bring 1-inch water to a boil with the zest of the oranges and grated fresh gingerroot. Allow the orange zest and ginger to simmer for at least 1 minute then add salt and asparagus spears. Simmer the spears 3 to 5 minutes until just tender. Drain the asparagus. Discard the orange zest and ginger. Assemble a few spears on each dinner plate, layering them back and forth, crisscrossing the spears over orange slices. Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and oranges and top with 1 portion of grilled mahi mahi. Garnish assembled fish and asparagus with chopped or thinly sliced chives.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• For the asparagus: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion.
• For the asparagus: Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the asparagus with the olive oil in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus to the hot baking sheet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with 1/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze and sprinkle with some orange zest. Reserve the remaining glaze for Roasted Chicken with Orange Glaze.
• For the orange citrus glaze: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion. Yield: about 1 cup
• For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a rack over the sheet.
• Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Coat the chicken with the canola oil and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the rack set over the baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, 40 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the chicken. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with 2/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze in 5 minutes intervals. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

ORANGE-GLAZED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a serving dish., Add the remaining ingredients to the pan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until juices are slightly thickened. Drizzle over asparagus.

ORANGE-GLAZED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Toss asparagus with salt. Arrange in a large (12-inch) skillet with a lid. Add oil and juice to skillet and cover. (The asparagus can be set up a few hours ahead.)
• About 10 minutes before serving time, turn burner on high. When asparagus starts to steam, set timer for 4 minutes. Cook until tender, checking at 4 minutes with the tip of a sharp knife.
• Transfer cooked asparagus to a serving dish. Add optional zest to skillet and continue to cook until pan juices reduce to a glaze consistency, 2-3 minutes longer. Pour over asparagus and serve.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Lightly spray asparagus with olive oil spray. Grill asparagus until tender and beginning to brown, turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 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. If the spear is less than 6 inches long, chances are it has already been trimmed for you. Alternatively, you can cut the ends off with a knife.
• Coat each spear with olive oil by placing clean, dry spears in a resealable plastic bag, pour in the oil, and massage spears to coat each one. Sprinkle with salt and massage again. Leave the asparagus in the bag until ready to cook.
• Place on the cooking grate crosswise so it won't fall through. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the size and thickness of the stalks), turning occasionally to expose all sides to the heat. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that its natural sugars are caramelizing) but should not be allowed to char.
• Remove from grill and serve immediately-eating spears with your fingers enhances the experience.

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Steam over hot water for about 7 minutes, depending on thickness of spears; then, drain.
• Whisk the orange rind with oil, mustard and orange juice, and spoon over the asparagus, turning them to coat.

ORANGE SAUCE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute; discard garlic. Stir in the orange juice, zest, salt and pepper; heat through., Drain asparagus and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with orange sauce; garnish with orange segments.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI FILLETS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE & SESAME

Steps:

• Fish: Preheat grill pan to over medium high to high heat.
• Season mahi mahi fillets with salt and pepper.
• Combine the lime juice, dark soy, ginger and a little vegetable or canola oil in a shallow dish.
• Turn the mahi mahi in the citrus soy marinade and let it hang out for 10 minutes.
• Grill on hot grill pan for 6 minutes per side for a 1-inch fillet or until fish is firm and opaque.
• Asparagus: Take 1 spear of asparagus and hold it at each and. Bend the asparagus until it snaps and breaks. Use this spear as your guide on where to trim the ends of your bundle of spears.
• Using a peeler, make thin long strips of orange zest from both oranges.
• Cut the ends off the zested oranges and stand them up right on a cutting board.
• Remove the pith in strips using sharp knife and cutting down from the top of the orange. Discard the pith.
• When the oranges are both peeled and trimmed, turn them on their sides and slice into 1/4-inch rounds, cross sectioning the whole.
• Set the orange disks aside.
• In a skillet with a cover, bring 1-inch water to a boil with the zest of the oranges and grated fresh gingerroot.
• Allow the orange zest and ginger to simmer for at least 1 minute then add salt and asparagus spears.
• Simmer the spears 3 to 5 minutes until just tender.
• Drain the asparagus.
• Discard the orange zest and ginger.
• Assemble a few spears on each dinner plate, layering them back and forth, crisscrossing the spears over orange slices.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and oranges and top with 1 portion of grilled mahi mahi.
• Garnish assembled fish and asparagus with chopped or thinly sliced chives.

GRILLED ORANGE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare the asparagus -- In a small bowl melt the butter in the microwave for 10 seconds. Then add the wine, olive oil, orange juice, shallot, tarragon, salt and pepper. Toss in the asparagus and mix to coat well.
• Wrap up -- In a large sheet of foil add the asparagus and top with the orange slices and seal up like a present or package. First easy cooking, easy clean up and great steamed flavor and the asparagus will slightly roast as well. I prefer mine on the grill, but the oven method will also work fine.
• Cook -- Done. Grill for about 20 minutes of medium heat or you can cook in an oven on 400 for 20 minutes as well. Just be careful not to puncture the pouch as you want all the good flavor of the wine, orange and butter.
• Serve and enjoy -- The orange slices make a great presentation on top of the asparagus as you serve it.
• Try cornish hens or grilled herbed chicken with this and maybe a side of wild rice or even roasted sweet potatoes grilled.