How to Cook Grilled Asparagus Indoors

If you are tired of cooking plain steamed asparagus then check out this recipe. It takes only minutes to cook and grilling the asparagus really locks in the flavor.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Grill Pan (Calphalon, Cuisinart, Kitchen Aid)
• Asparagus
• Sea Salt
• Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Pine Nuts

1. Decide how much to make. Generally I go with 4 asparagus per person but use your judgment. The amount doesn’t really matter for the recipe.

2. Cut the ends off the asparagus and wash thoroughly. You can either cut 2 inches the ends or take the asparagus in both hands and snap it and it will usually break where the bad part ends.

3. Put a few tablespoons of Olive Oil in the bottom of the pan. You should use just enough so the asparagus will not stick. You can also use non stick cooking spray but it will taste better with the oil.

4. Set stove to medium and throw in a handful of pine nuts. Allow to brown.

5. Cut asparagus spears into thirds. This step is optional, you can grill the whole if you like.

6. Throw the asparagus in with the pine nuts and cook until they turn bright green. Stir constantly.

7. Salt and Pepper to taste.

Tips & Warnings

• Let the pan get to temperature before adding the asparagus.
• Make sure to only cook for a minute or two after the asparagus turn bright green otherwise they will turn to mush.

[triciagoss]

on 5/4/2009 Yum!

[langleycornwell]

on 3/25/2009 Excellent suggestion, my Mom makes something similar but adds capers. Delicious! 5*s.

[labellefleur100]

on 2/22/2009 I love asparagus whether it is hot or cold. Thanks for sharing the recipe! 5* RCMD

[rmedha]

on 2/19/2009 This is great, thanks!

[warder11]

on 2/18/2009 Yum