Best 7 Balsamic Grilled Asparagus Recipes

BALSAMIC GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Stir together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallots, garlic and oregano in a medium bowl. Pour the marinade into a 1-gallon resealable plastic storage bag, add the asparagus and seal the bag closed. Place the bag in a bowl or on a plate (just in case it leaks) and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours, flipping a couple of times.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. While the grill heats up, remove the asparagus from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Season liberally on all sides with salt and pepper.
• Place the asparagus on the hot grill and cook, flipping as needed, until crisp-tender and charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

GRILLED OR ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. Roast or grill turning twice, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly syrupy and toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS W/ BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• add vinegars, shallot, and garlic to a non-reactive bowl.
• while whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil to make an emulsion.
• add salt and pepper.
• let sit for 1/2 hour to allow flavors to meld.
• add asparagus and lightly toss to coat evenly.
• let sit for a few minutes.
• place on medium-high preheated grill and let cook for 8-10 minutes.
• right before you remove from grill squeeze lemon over the asparagus and then serve.

GRILLED BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus and wash well through 2-3 changes of cold water.
• Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal and marinate for 30-60 minutes.
• Preheat grill on high heat.
• Remove asparagus from bag (discard marinade) and place on preheated oiled grill rack.
• Grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR & BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a gas grill to medium. Put the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 2 Tbs. of the oil, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and a few generous grinds of pepper. Turn to coat. Grill the asparagus (covered on a gas grill) until it has nice grill marks, about 4 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until tender and browned, about 4 minutes; transfer to a large platter. Reduce heat on the gas grill to medium low. On a rimmed baking sheet, coat the onions with 2 Tbs. of the oil, 1/2 tsp salt and several grinds of pepper. Grill covered, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Return onions to baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil with the vinegar and thyme. Toss the asparagus with about half of the vinaigrette and then transfer to a platter. Scatter the onions over the asparagus and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle with blue cheese and pine nuts and serve. This salad can sit for up to 1 hour at room temperature.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED GARLIC TOAST AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Coat the head of garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and roast 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Once the garlic is roasted, cut the head in half horizontally, exposing all the cloves. Squeeze both halves into a bowl, discarding any skin. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• While the garlic is roasting, place the minced shallot in a bowl with the balsamic and red wine vinegars for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Whisk in remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place asparagus spears in the mixture until ready to grill.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Place asparagus in a large skillet or directly on the grill. Grill the asparagus, turning over once, until tender, about 10 minutes. While asparagus is grilling, spread the roasted garlic mixture on the bread. Grill bread until toasted. Arrange the bread and asparagus on a plate, and drizzle with the remaining shallot and vinegar mixture.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Prepare grill. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; place in a bowl or shallow dish. Drizzle asparagus with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, tossing well to coat. Place asparagus on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Place asparagus in a bowl; drizzle with vinegar. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Calories:25 (43% from fat) Fat:1.2g (sat 0.2g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.2g) Protein:1.3g Carbohydrate:3g Fiber:0.0g Cholesterol:0.0mg Iron:1.3mg Sodium:120mg Calcium:16mg