GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CILANTRO LEMON BUTTER

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My newfound taste for asparagus has given me something new to create with. Here is one of the first, a great side with any meal!

Provided by Christine

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound thin asparagus spears, tough ends snapped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons light butter, melted
¼ cup fat-free sour cream
1 small lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grate.
  • While grill is heating, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Drop asparagus spears into boiling water and stir gently; cook until the asparagus are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain the asparagus and cool quickly under a stream of cold water.
  • Place asparagus into a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place asparagus onto the foil-lined grill grate and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn spears over several times with tongs.
  • Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter.
  • Stir cilantro, light butter, fat-free sour cream, and lemon juice together in a bowl; drizzle over asparagus to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 64.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

emanuel rojero
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of asparagus and it always turns out great. I also love that I can adjust the amount of cilantro and lemon to my taste.


Xavi Styles
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This is a great recipe for summer grilling. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the cilantro-lemon butter is a delicious addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amos Tototo
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the grilled asparagus and the cilantro-lemon butter. I'll definitely be making this again.


Salman Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled asparagus and the cilantro-lemon butter. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rapheal Uloko
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The cilantro-lemon butter really made the asparagus taste good. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ideal Enterprise
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had a bunch of asparagus that was starting to wilt and this recipe was a great way to use it up. The asparagus turned out great and the cilantro-lemon butter was delicious.


bose Akintola
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The cilantro-lemon butter is a perfect complement to the grilled asparagus. I also appreciate that the recipe is simple and easy to follow.


M ahmad Javaid
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This was my first time grilling asparagus and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the asparagus was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Giselle Tembe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the cilantro-lemon butter is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abid Hasnine
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner when I'm short on time. The asparagus always turns out perfectly tender and flavorful.


Rezowana Rahman
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This grilled asparagus recipe is a keeper! The cilantro-lemon butter adds a bright and flavorful touch that perfectly complements the smoky asparagus. I'll definitely be making this again.