Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter

Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter
Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter
Allen Susser is the man behind Chef Allen's, a favorite special-occasion restaurant near Miami. (He is also a cookbook author, has his own line of sauces, puts out a newsletter and has a Web site—www.chefallen.com.) Calling his food New World Cuisine, Susser uses an international repertoire of cooking techniques to prepare dishes with the best local ingredients. His focus on simple but powerful flavors shows in this dish.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Cheese Dairy Vegetable Appetizer Side Low Carb Backyard BBQ Blue Cheese Asparagus Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
  • Carbohydrate 7 g(2%)
  • Cholesterol 43 mg(14%)
  • Fat 21 g(32%)
  • Fiber 3 g(13%)
  • Protein 7 g(14%)
  • Saturated Fat 11 g(56%)
  • Sodium 198 mg(8%)
  • Calories 234

Preparation Stir Gorgonzola cheese, butter and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. (Gorgonzola butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Prepare barbecue (high heat). Whisk oil, basil and garlic to blend in small bowl. Spread out asparagus in single layer in baking dish. Pour oil mixture over asparagus and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to barbecue. Grill until charred on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates. Top asparagus with some Gorgonzola butter and serve.

Preparation Stir Gorgonzola cheese, butter and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. (Gorgonzola butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Prepare barbecue (high heat). Whisk oil, basil and garlic to blend in small bowl. Spread out asparagus in single layer in baking dish. Pour oil mixture over asparagus and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to barbecue. Grill until charred on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates. Top asparagus with some Gorgonzola butter and serve.

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