Grilled Asparagus Spears with Lemon Caper Mayonnaise

Launch the spring barbecue season with this spectacular starter. It’s also delicious served as a side dish for grilled meat, fish or poultry.

Preparation time

10 minutes

Ready in

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

Makes

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil
  • Pinch each salt and pepper
  • 1 to 1-1/2 lb (500 to 750 g) Ontario Asparagus

Lemon Caper Mayonnaise:    

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise
  • 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) minced capers
  • 2 tsp to 1 tbsp (10 to 15 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) each grated lemon zest, minced fresh Ontario Parsley and finely minced fresh Ontario Chives
  • Salt and pepper
     

Instructions

Crush garlic; mix with oil, salt and pepper in small bowl. Set aside.

Wash and trim asparagus spears; pat dry. Brush with garlic oil. Grill, turning often, until just tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Serve with Lemon Caper Mayonnaise for dipping or drizzled over top.

In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. (Can be made a day ahead.)

Nutritional Information

  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Fat: 18 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 10 grams
  • Calories: 210
  • Source Of Fibre

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