Grilled Asparagus with Cilantro Lemon Butter Recipe
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Grilled Asparagus with Cilantro Lemon Butter

By: Christine 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin asparagus spears, tough ends snapped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 small lemon, juiced

Directions

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

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note:
  • Great side for my chipotle burgers! This can also be done on a griddle on the stove.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I did not grill these--I did roast the asparagus in the oven only because the weather hasn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2012 by Jog Dish   view full review
Best asparagus ever! I skipped the boiling part and just through the asparagus on the grill....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by stephsmom   view full review
YUM:) I love asparagus, cilantro and lemon AND I'm a big fan of grilling veggies so when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2012 by nitalyn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I loved this and I don't even like sour cream!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2012 by Blondeprincess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
At first I thought the sauce would be tart, not so. It was very mild, a bit reminiscient of a...

 

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