Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter

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Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter

Recipes » Side Dish » Vegetables

Bon App?tit September 2000

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Asparagus

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Original recipe makes 6

3/4 cupGorgonzola Cheese; crumbled loosely packed

6 tablespoonButter; room temperature

1 teaspoonFresh Lemon Juice

2 tablespoonolive oil

1 tablespoonFresh Basil; chopped

3 clovesGarlic; minced

2 poundsAsparagus; trimmed

Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter 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.