grilled-asparagus

Grilled asparagus

  • Serves 4
  • Prep time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 5 mins

Enjoy our fresh, locally grown asparagus as it spearheads the warmer seasons!  Available for a short time only, these tenders spears are brought to life by the zesty  salsa verde. This quick and easy recipe is perfect as a side dish or starter.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped parsley

  • ½ cup chopped basil

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon Pams Capers

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 anchovy (optional)

  • ¼ cup Pams Extra-virgin Olive Oil, plus 1 tablespoon extra

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed

Method

  1. To make the salsa verde, place the parsley, basil, garlic, capers, mustard and anchovy (if using) into the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped.

  2. With the motor running, add the oil and red wine vinegar to the herb mixture. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

  3. Drizzle the asparagus with the extra oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook on a preheated barbecue or chargrill pan for 5 minutes, or until tender and browned.

  4. Serve the asparagus with the salsa verde.

Tips:

  • Take this meal to the next level by wrapping the asparagus in prosciutto or bacon before grilling.

  • If you like, you can replace the salsa verde with Pams Spinach & Feta Hummus.