Perfect Grilled Asparagus Recipe with Toasted Almonds
It’s asparagus season, and I can’t get enough of it. This grilled asparagus brings out its best. This recipe is made in five minutes and the flavor is to die for.
Cut the bottom inch (about 2 ½ cm) of the asparagus, as they are usually fleshy.
Toast the sliced almonds and pine nuts on a skillet for one minute. Keep an eye to avoid them from burning. Take them off the heat as soon as you see they are slightly toasted. (the heat from the skillet will keep toasting them after the heat is off).
If your asparagus are not extra thin, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds. If they are thin, omit this step.
Grill the asparagus with a drizzle of avocado oil for about 2 minutes. Place the asparagus across the grill pan perpendicular to the lines.
Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss for another 30 seconds or so. Do not overcook them as they could become too soft and lose their crispness.
Plate the asparagus and sprinkle the toasted almonds and pine nuts on top.
Serve with a wedge of lime or lemon. The acidity will bring up all the flavors.