Preparation time
10 minutes
Ready in
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
Makes
4 servings
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