Grilledbaked Asparagus Recipes

THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Chop the tough, woody ends off the asparagus (about 1 inch) and peel another inch of the stalks.
• Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and toss until well coated.
• Put the asparagus on the grill at an angle so the stalks don't fall through the grates. Grill, flipping halfway through cooking, until the asparagus begin to char, the pointy ends start to crisp and the stalks are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the feta and mint.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.

BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place asparagus in a large plastic bag. Drizzle half the olive oil over the asparagus, seal the bag and shake until asparagus is coated evenly with the olive oil. If necessary, add only enough of the remaining olive oil to coat the asparagus. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a cookie sheet, season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender or crunchy depending upon your preference, about 12 to 20 minutes.
• Tips: (Shortcut chef) Toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper as directed below and store in refrigerator until you're ready to bake it off. Get into the habit of spending 5 to 15 minutes prepping tonight or tomorrow's dinner during the day and you will be eating in more than out. The weight will come off quicker with home cooked healthful meals and you know it.
• Tip: From mom's lips to your ears: You forgot to tell them to snap off the woody bottoms. Tell em to hold asparagus, one at a time, in their hands near the cut end and snap it like kindling. Mother Nature saw to it that the asparagus breaks in just the right spot, save the ends for stock.
• Morph: Serve one other simple veggie side and a piece of oven baked fish such as salmon and dinner is all done. Cook off extra asparagus and throw it into a frittata, polenta, or pasta later in the week.
• If the Queen's coming for dinner, toss cooked asparagus with fresh lemon, plate and garnish with thin curls of Parmesan.
• Tip: Asparagus starts losing its sweetness the minute it's cut, therefore, as always, look for the freshest stalks possible. Skins should be smooth and bright colored with tightly formed heads.

GRILLED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• In a microwave-safe casserole dish, add the potatoes in a single layer. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika and black pepper.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and toss to coat well. Add the spice mixture, rosemary and thyme and toss gently to coat.
• Add the potatoes to the grill cut-side down and cook until grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes. Garnish with the parsley.

BAKED POTATOES ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium heat. Use a paring knife to poke each potato 4 to 6 times. Rub the potatoes with the olive oil, then generously season with salt and pepper.
• Wrap each potato in a 12-by-12-inch piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, then place on the grill. (If using a charcoal grill, place over the area with coals.) Grill with the lid closed until a paring knife slides easily into each potato, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Remove from the grill and let cool for 5 minutes before unwrapping. Serve with butter, sour cream and chives.

SIMPLE, NOT MUSHY, ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse and trim asparagus.
• Lay the spears, in the same direction, in a large frying pan.
• Add an inch or two of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
• Reduce temperature and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from pan and top with butter and salt.

ASPARAGUS SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Combine the asparagus and water in a 10 inch skillet and place over medium heat; cover. Allow the asparagus to steam until tender, about 10 minutes; drain. Reduce heat to low and return the skillet to the heat. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet and replace the lid. Allow to sit covered until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are slightly steamed, about 2 minutes.

SIMPLE GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Coat asparagus with oil.
• Grill about 3 minutes.
• Season and serve.

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

GRILLED POTATO FANS

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, make cuts 1/2 in. apart in each potato, leaving slices attached at the bottom. Fan the potatoes slightly. Place each on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Insert onions and butter between potato slices. Sprinkle with celery, salt, oregano, garlic powder and pepper. Fold foil around potatoes and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 40-45 minutes or until tender.

MARINATED GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook onions and carrots in water for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. In a large bowl, combine oil and seasonings. Add the vegetables; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Drain, reserving marinade. Place vegetables on a grill rack or thread vegetables alternately onto skewers. Cover and grill over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Turn and baste with reserved marinade three times.

BAKED APPLES ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Place each apple on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon into center of apples. Fold foil over apples and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until apples are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED/BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Coat asparagus in OO. Add spices if needed. Grill/bake.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat grill.
• In large shallow bowl, mix 1 TBL of the oil, 1/4 teas. of the salt and 1/4 teas. of the lemon-pepper seasoning.
• Add potatoes; toss to coat. Place in grill basket.
• Grill over medium heat for 15 minutes, shaking grill basket occasionally to mix.
• Meanwhile, place asparagus spears in same shallow bowl.
• Add remaining TBL of oil, 1/4 teas. of salt and 1/4 teas of lemon-pepper seasoning; toss to coat.
• Add asparagus to potatoes in grill basket.
• Cook about 10 minutes longer or until potatoes and asparagus are tender, shaking basket occasionally.

GRILLED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal, gas or electric grill.
• Cut the freshly baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush the cut side of each with some of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the potatoes cut side down on the grill. Grill until they are heated and brown grill marks are on the surface, but don't blacken.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.