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Grilled asparagus with prosciutto and orange mayonnaise BBQ recipe

Grilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Orange MayonnaiseA great recipe for Sunday brunch!

Ingredients

For the mayonnaise

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

  • Pinch cayenne

  • 1 pound large asparagus, tough ends removed

  • 1-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto

Method

To make the mayonnaise

  • In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise ingredients.

  • Place the asparagus on a plate or platter. Drizzle the olive oil over the spears and turn to coat evenly. Season with the salt and pepper.

  • Grill the asparagus over Direct Medium heat until browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and keep warm.

  • Grill the prosciutto slices over Direct Medium heat just until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and cut each slice into pieces about 2 inches across.

  • Arrange the prosciutto and asparagus on four plates and spoon the mayonnaise over the top. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

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