Grilled Summer Asparagus

Grilled summer asparagus is always my go to when I want a delicious veggie that is fresh, delicious and so easy to prepare. I prefer thinner stalks as they take just minutes to cook on the grill. They are just tossed liberally with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned salt and then placed on a hot stovetop or outdoor grill. The thin stalks, like the ones below, take about 2-3 minutes cook.

I place a clove of garlic and some fresh cut rosemary I had in the garden to just add more flavor, but that is optional.

I make my own seasoned salt …it is a combination of sea salt, dried rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic and black pepper. But just plain sea salt and pepper will produce a delicious flavor as well. Below is a picture of the balsamic vinegar I drizzle on the grilled asparagus just before serving. It is a very special vinegar that I discovered while visiting a beautiful winery in Tuscany and available online at Tenuta Torciano. It is carefully aged to a delightful sweetness that compliments this early summer asparagus. Perfecto!

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Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed

• 1-1/2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp Seasoned salt or sea salt to taste

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze or thick balsamic vinegar

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Directions

• Preheat stovetop or outdoor grill to high heat
• Grill asparagus for 2-3 minutes or to desired tenderness
• Transfer to a beautiful serving plate and drizzle with balsamic glaze or a aged balsamic vinegar. Can be served immediately or at room temperature. Buon appetito
  
  Kathleen Barbato…3italiansisters.com